Focaccia Stuffing

A very flavorful alternative to traditional stuffing. Makes a fantastic complementary side dish to pork tenderloin, chicken, or turkey. This stuffing has a great amount of flavor and is sure to work with either store-bought focaccia or homemade.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 141 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 2 pinches ground black pepper
• 4 cups cubed focaccia bread
• 1 ¼ cups chicken broth, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a cookie sheet and a 2-quart casserole dish.

Step 2

Place cubed focaccia on the prepared cookie sheet.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper; saute until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 5

Remove focaccia from the oven and transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Pour onion mixture over top and mix to lightly combine. Gently stir in 1 1/4 cups chicken broth, or up to 1/4 cup more depending on how crispy or wet you prefer your stuffing.

Step 6

Return to the oven and bake until golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes, stirring 1 to 2 times during baking.