Pretzel Bread Stuffing
Pretzel Bread Stuffing is a savory, hearty side dish that transforms dense, salty pretzel bread into a flavorful base for stuffing. It typically combines cubed pretzel bread with sautéed vegetables like onions and celery, fresh herbs such as sage and thyme, and is moistened with broth or stock. This dish is a popular American variation on traditional stuffing, often served during holidays like Thanksgiving.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from the pretzel bread and added butter or oil. It provides a good source of energy and some protein, with a typical serving containing roughly 350-450 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 820 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5 mg |
| Folate | 75 mcg |
| Potassium | 210 mg |
| Selenium | 20 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.7 mg |
| Sodium | 820 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Using pretzel bread instead of standard white or cornbread gives stuffing a uniquely chewy texture and a distinctive malty, salty flavor profile. Nutritionally, the pretzel base can offer slightly more iron and B vitamins than some other bread types.
