Instant Pot Stuffing
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Instant Pot Stuffing
Description
This Instant Pot Stuffing starts with cubed baguette bread dried to improve absorbency. The bread cubes provide a sturdy base for soaking up flavored broth and egg mixture. Butter-sautéed onions, celery, garlic, and a blend of herbs such as sage, thyme, rosemary, and parsley infuse savory complexity.
Turkey broth and soy sauce add moisture and deepen the umami flavor. Beaten eggs help bind the mixture so it holds together after cooking. The stuffing is cooked under pressure in an Instant Pot, allowing flavors to meld and the bread to soften without becoming mushy.
This preparation makes a moist but structured stuffing ideal for serving alongside turkey or as part of a holiday meal. The use of the Instant Pot offers a convenient approach without baking in the oven, and drying the bread beforehand prevents it from becoming overly soggy.
Herb quantities and broth amounts can be adjusted to preference for moistness and seasoning. Using unsalted broth ensures better control of salt levels in the finished dish.
Ingredients
- ~1 pound baguette cubed (1.25 - 1.5 inch thick
- 3 tablespoons (45g) butter unsalted
- 1 (220g) onion , diced (about 2 ¼ cups)
- 2 ribs (28g) celery , diced
- 2 cloves (9g) garlic , minced
- ½ teaspoon (0.9g) sage ground
- ½ teaspoon (0.5g) thyme dried
- ¼ teaspoon (0.4g) rosemary dried
- 2 tablespoons (7.5g) parsley , finely chopped
- kosher salt
- black pepper freshly ground
- 2 ½ - 3 cups (625ml - 750ml) turkey broth unsalted, or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) soy sauce regular
- 2 egg beaten, large
Instructions
- Optional - Dry Bread Cubes: Place bread cubes in an air fryer basket or oven tray. Place the air fryer lid on Instant Pot Duo Crisp. Press "Air Fry" button, set the temperature to 275°F and cooking time to 45 minutes. Give the bread cubes a few shakes halfway through. *Oven Method: use the same temperature and cooking time.
- Saute Onions & Make Egg Mixture: Press "Saute" button to "Sauté More" function to heat up Instant Pot. Wait until it says "HOT" (~8 mins). Add 3 tbsp unsalted butter (45g) in Instant Pot, and ensure the whole bottom is coated with butter. Add in diced onions, and saute for 3 minutes. While the onions are sauteing, beat 2 eggs in a large mixing bowl. Add 2 tbsp (7.5g) finely chopped parsley and 1 cup (250ml) unsalted turkey broth into the beaten eggs.
- Saute Celery & Garlic: Add diced celery, ½ tsp (0.9g) ground sage, ½ tsp (0.5g) dried thyme, and ¼ tsp (0.4g) dried rosemary in Instant Pot, then saute for 1½ minute. Add in minced garlic, and saute for 30 seconds.
- Deglaze Instant Pot: Pour 1.5 - 2 cups (375ml - 500ml) unsalted turkey broth in Instant Pot. Deglaze by scrubbing all the bits off the pot bottom. Add 1 tbsp (15ml) regular soy sauce in Instant Pot, and give it a quick mix. Turn off the heat. Taste and season with salt & black pepper (for reference, we used 2 large pinches of kosher salt).
- Combine Everything: Slowly pour the seasoned celery onion mixture into the egg mixture, then give it a quick mix. Gently fold in the dried bread cubes, and make sure the bread cubes absorb all the stock mixture. Place everything in a cake pan.
- Pressure Cook Stuffing: Clean and dry the inner pot. Add 1 cup (250ml) cold water, and a trivet in Instant Pot. Place the cake pan with stuffing on the trivet. Close lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing position. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 12 minutes + 10 minutes Natural Release. Open the lid carefully.
- Optional - Golden Brown Stuffing: Place the air fryer lid on Instant Pot Duo Crisp. Press "Air Fry" button, set the temperature to 400°F and cooking time to 8 minutes. *Pro Tip: It will take roughly 6 - 8 minutes + preheat time. You can open the lid to check the progress. *Oven Method: Place the cake pan on top rack of the oven, then use the broil function for a few minutes.
- Serve: Garnish stuffing with finely chopped parsley, then serve immediately. Enjoy your wonderful Thanksgiving or Christmas feast! :)
Notes
- Use day-old or oven/air fryer-dried bread cubes to ensure the bread absorbs broth without becoming soggy.
- Adjust broth amount for preferred stuffing moisture: less for drier, more for moister texture.
- Use unsalted turkey or chicken broth to control the dish's saltiness and maintain consistent flavor.
- Preparing the bread cubes in an air fryer or oven at 275°F for 45 minutes helps achieve optimal dryness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6- 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 226kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 780mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 291IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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