Imagine a delectable Thanksgiving stuffing that not only tantalizes the taste buds but also promotes gut health with our Probiotic Sourdough Stuffing. This unique recipe features plain whole milk Lifeway which infuses the stuffing with natural protein and live probiotics to create an easier-to-digest meal that’s great for your gut. The velvety texture and tangy notes of the kefir elevate the dish, offering a delightful twist to the traditional stuffing while fostering a happy and balanced digestive system.
Sourdough is used in our stuffing instead of traditional bread, since it’s well-known to be easier to digest. You can use any bread you prefer in this, however. The veggies, spices, herbs, and our kefir combine with the bread to create an unforgettable stuffing that’s easy to prepare and will be a showstopper everyone will be asking you about.
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The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for better gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, and even help support healthier blood sugar levels and improve levels of satiety due to how ittriggers the release of GLP-1 since it is an excellent source of protein and high in bioavailable nutrition.
Lifeway Kefir contains a variety of nutrients that are vital for healthy bones and overall health: vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Lifeway also offers our artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy cultured cheese made with live and active cultures to support a healthy microbiome that is also an excellent source of complete protein.
Prep Time: 45 mins Servings: 6-8
Ingredients
- 12-14 cups chopped bread (we used sourdough bread and toasted it on 350 degrees until completely toasted)
- 1 cup Lifeway Kefir Butter*
- 3 cups diced sweet onion
- 2 cups diced celery
- 6 garlic cloves
- salt/pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 1 1/2 cups Organic Whole Milk Plain Kefir
- 2 large eggs
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and oil down a 9x13 baking sheet.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt down the kefir butter. Cook onion, celery and garlic with salt and pepper. Cook for about 12 minutes, or until softened. Stir in sage, parsley and rosemary. Cook for another minute.
- Stir in 1 cup of stock.
- Add the breadcrumbs to the baking sheet, and pour the vegetable mixture over top.
- In a bowl, mix together eggs and Lifeway Organic Whole Milk Kefir. Pour over the breadcrumbs, toss well.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes. Allow time to cool, and enjoy!
