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Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min

Stuffing is a must-have side dish for holidays and family feasts, but this version takes it up a notch with added nutrition and flavor. Made with rustic bread cubes, onion, celery, garlic, broth, and butter, this stuffing with Pluck seasoning gets an extra savory kick and a boost of minerals from the organ-based spice blend. The bread is toasted until crisp, then baked with the aromatic vegetables and broth for a dish that’s fluffy on the inside with a golden, crispy top. It’s versatile enough to pair with roasted turkey, chicken, or beef, and you can even add mushrooms for a deeper umami flavor. Garnished with fresh parsley and a final sprinkle of Pluck, this stuffing is both comforting and nutrient-rich—making it a perfect addition to your table year-round.

Prep time

10 min

Cook time

40 min

Servings

Ingredients

5 cup cubed bread (I used a rustic baguette)
2 tbsp Pluck Original seasoning + more for garnish
2 tbsp ghee
1 cup diced celery
1 yellow onion, diced
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 cup broth (I used chicken broth but you can use any type you prefer)
1 stick butter, rough chopped
Chopped parsley and more Pluck, as garnish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix the bread, 1 tablespoon melted ghee and 1 tablespoon of Pluck together until well incorporated. Place on a baking sheet and bake the bread until slightly brown and dry/crisp. About 12 minutes. Toss midway to dry throughout.

Step 3

In a pan that is oven safe, saute the onions on the stovetop in 1 tablespoon of ghee until the onion is translucent. Add the celery, the salt, the garlic and cook another 2-3 minutes or until soft.

Note: I sometimes add shiitake mushrooms at this stage to add even more flavor.

Step 4

Fold the toasted bread into the onion mixture, add the broth, butter and 1 tablespoon of Pluck. Add a lid to the pan and place into the oven and bake for 20 minutes.

Step 5

Remove the lid and continue baking for another 8-10 minutes or until the stuffing has a crispy top.

Step 6

Garnish with parsley and Pluck prior to serving.

Recipe

James Barry

James Barry, founder of Pluck, is a renowned chef, author, and pioneer in functional nutrition. With over two decades of culinary expertise, including working as a private chef for A-list celebrities, James is on a mission to revolutionize the way we nourish our bodies by reintroducing nutrient-dense ancestral foods to the modern table.

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