Brandon’s Cheesy Mushroom and Leek Bread Stuffing (Low FODMAP)

20 Minutes prep • 90 minutes cook • Low FODMAP • Serves 8 • Ok to make ahead: Steps 1-3

Indulge in the rich flavors of Brandon's Cheesy Mushroom and Leek Bread Stuffing this holiday season. With rosemary sourdough, oyster mushrooms, and a blend of gruyere and Jarlsberg cheeses, this dish is a celebration of tastes and texture in every bite. The final dish is a flavorful masterpiece that pairs perfectly with meats, poultry, or pork. Savor each bite, and relish the joy of good food and good company. Brandon's Cheesy Mushroom and Leek Bread Stuffing is not just a side dish—it's a culinary experience worth celebrating.

Ingredients

24 ounces Organic Rosemary Sourdough Bread (you can also use plain sourdough bread)

4 ounces dried, sweetened cranberries (optional)

1 tablespoon garlic-infused olive oil

3 tablespoons salted butter, room temperature

2 Large leeks (green part only), washed and chopped (you will need 2 cups total)

1 pound oyster mushrooms, chopped

1/2 pound gruyere cheese, grated

1/4 pound Jarlsberg cheese, grated

2 cups chicken broth (I use Whole Foods Organic 365 chicken broth or Gourmend low FODMAP Organic Chicken Broth - use code IBSGC15 for 15% discount)

3 eggs, room temperature, beaten

1 tablespoon fresh, or 1 teaspoon dry rosemary

1 tablespoon fresh, or 1 teaspoon dry thyme

2 teaspoons fresh, or 3/4 teaspoon dry sage

1 teaspoon Kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

(1) Prepare: Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Cube the bread (including the crust) into bite-sized pieces. Chop the mushrooms, leek greens, and fresh herbs (if using). Grate the cheeses. Grease a 9”x 13” pan or equivalent with 1 tablespoon butter.

(2) Toast bread cubes: Spread the bread cubes evenly across two rimmed baking sheets. Put in preheated oven and bake for 10 mins. Remove from the oven and sprinkle very lightly with Kosher salt. Set aside.

(3) Cook the greens: In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add the garlic olive oil, when hot, add dry herbs and let sizzle for 30 seconds. (If using fresh herbs, add them with the leek greens.) Add the leek greens and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until tender. Add the butter to the pan and then, when melted, add the chopped mushrooms and sauté until mushrooms start to turn golden brown (about 10 minutes more). Set aside.
(4) Combine: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sauteed greens with the toasted bread cubes and cranberries (if using). Lightly whisk the eggs before you add them to the bread cube mixture. Toss well. Add 2 cups of chicken broth. Toss again. Add salt and pepper and, if it seems dry add another 1/2 cup of chicken broth. Add about 3/4 of the grated cheese to the mixture and toss once more.

(5) Bake: Put the bread cube mixture in the prepared baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, remove from the oven and remove the foil. Top with your remaining cheese and bake for another 20-30 minutes until the cheese is fully melted. If you like a crisp top, you may finish the cooking time with 2 - 3 minutes under the broiler. 

(6) Plate and serve: Serve as a hearty side dish for meat, poultry, or pork. This bread stuffing goes great with traditional turkey and gravy or even with a less traditional rosemary cream sauce.

Eat and enjoy every bite because you can!

Recipe note: I use Diamond Crystal Kosher salt in all my recipes because it has a wonderful flat and crisp flake that tastes delicious. It is also the least salty salt available so you can use it more liberally as a seasoning than you can table salt or sea salt. If you use another type of salt, you may need to reduce the amount so it is not over-salted. 

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