Vegan Mushroom Thanksgiving Stuffing

Ingredients

• 1 crusty baguette , cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil , or as needed
• 1 tablespoon ground thyme
• 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt , or more to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground white pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Spread cubed bread on a baking sheet. Cover with a paper towel and let sit at room temperature until slightly stale, at least 8 hours to overnight.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

3. 3

   Toss stale bread cubes with olive oil and sprinkle with thyme, rosemary, oregano, parsley, garlic salt, and white pepper. Spread evenly on the baking pan.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Stir and continue baking until crispy, about 20 minutes more, checking frequently. Remove from the oven and set homemade croutons aside.

5. 5

   Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large baking pan.

6. 6

   Heat margarine in a large pan over medium heat. Add celery, onion, mushrooms, and garlic. Cook and stir until soft, about 5 minutes. Add broth and white pepper and simmer for 3 minutes more. Add homemade croutons and stir, transferring mixture to a large bowl if necessary. Pour stuffing mixture into the prepared baking pan.

7. 7

   Bake in the hot oven, uncovered, for about 40 minutes.