Umami Stuffing

Elevate your holiday table with this Umami Stuffing, a bold and savory twist on the classic dish that will delight your taste buds and impress your guests. Packed with umami-rich ingredients like cremini mushrooms, low-sodium soy sauce, and white miso paste, this stuffing balances depth and complexity with familiar comfort food appeal. Fresh herbs like thyme and sage add aromatic layers, while toasted bread cubes absorb the perfectly seasoned mixture of stock and eggs for a moist, tender texture. Optional parmesan cheese provides an extra burst of flavor, while the golden, crispy top adds irresistible contrast. Ready in just under 90 minutes, this stuffing pairs beautifully with roast meats or can stand alone as a flavorful vegetarian side dish. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any celebratory meal, this recipe redefines stuffing with a satisfying umami punch!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 cups day-old crusty bread, cubed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 stalks celery stalks, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 12 ounces cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons white miso paste
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon sage, finely chopped
• 2.5 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a large baking dish with butter or oil.

Step 2

Spread the cubed bread on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 10 minutes or until lightly golden. Set aside to cool.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they release their liquid and it has mostly evaporated, about 7-10 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the soy sauce, miso paste, thyme, and sage. Cook for 2 more minutes to meld the flavors. Remove from heat.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bread cubes and the mushroom mixture, tossing to evenly distribute.

Step 8

Whisk together the stock and beaten eggs in a separate bowl. Pour this mixture over the bread and stir until the bread is moist but not soggy.

Step 9

Season with salt and pepper and mix in the parmesan cheese, if using.

Step 10

Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.

Step 11

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 12

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and slightly crispy.

Step 13

Let the stuffing rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy the savory umami flavors!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2519.3 grams (2519.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4253

Total Fat 169.70g	218%
Saturated Fat 66.30g	332%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 589mg	196%
Sodium 11666mg	507%
Total Carbohydrate 528.00g	192%
Dietary Fiber 41.80g	149%
Total Sugars 48.70g
Protein 178.20g	356%

Vitamin D 104IU	519%
Calcium 2154mg	166%
Iron 23mg	127%
Potassium 3476mg	74%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.1%

Protein: 16.4%

Carbs: 48.5%