Crafting memorable holiday meals is all about the right ingredients—those that add layers of flavor, texture, and a touch of comfort to each bite.
La Brea Bakery’s artisan breads are much more than a side. Each bread variety is a versatile ingredient that brings creativity, warmth, and a homemade touch to every dish you make.
Made with simple, high-quality ingredients, each loaf, roll, and baguette offers the familiar satisfaction of homemade bread without the hassle, so you can focus on creating memorable meals. Every bread from La Brea Bakery is your secret ingredient that will “wow” your family and friends at every holiday get-together.
From inventive Thanksgiving stuffing recipes to deliciously reinvented leftovers, La Brea Bakery is here to bring a little extra magic to your holiday table.
Thanksgiving Day Stuffing Recipes
Artisan bread adds versatility to holiday get-togethers when you use it in these delicious stuffing recipes:
- Artisan Bread Stuffing
This classic La Brea Bakery Stuffing recipe made using La Brea Bakery Italian Round Loaf is sure to become a favorite in your household during the holidays. - Chorizo and Calabrian Chili Thanksgiving Stuffing
This unique twist on traditional stuffing features La Brea Bakery Italian Round Loaf, zesty chorizo sausage, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, fresh herbs, and spicy Calabrian chilis for lots of global flavor. - Savory Pumpkin Latte Turkey Stuffing
Our Cranberry Walnut Loaf combines beautifully with pumpkin purée, onion, Italian sausage, gruyère and parmesan cheese, rosemary, coffee, and frothed milk for a savory and slightly sweet gourmet stuffing that will impress any guest.
Delicious Recipes for the Next Day
Next-day La Brea Bakery bread can be utilized in a variety of creative (and tasty) ways:
- Leftover Stuffing Air Fryer Balls
Form leftover Chorizo and Calabrian Chili Stuffing into balls, stuff with leftover turkey and cheese, and cook in the air fryer for 6-8 minutes. - Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwich
Lunch the day after Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be basic. Try this Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwich made with mashed potatoes, garlic mayo, cranberry sauce, turkey and gravy, dressing, lettuce, La Brea Bakery Take & Bake Multigrain Loaf, and more gravy for dipping. - Turkey and Stuffing Waffles
For a unique and delicious breakfast or brunch option, cook leftover stuffing in a waffle iron, fry up any leftover turkey, and drizzle it all with either gravy or maple syrup. - Bread Pudding
A warm custard made from milk, butter, eggs, sugar, and cinnamon combines with roughly cubed La Brea Bakery French Baguette to make a sweetly delicious breakfast or brunch dish. - Holiday Pot Pie
This hearty, savory pot pie features a variety of Thanksgiving leftovers like mashed potatoes, turkey, ham, and vegetables topped with buttery, cheesy, herbed croutons made with La Brea Bakery Three-Cheese Semolina Loaf.
5 Tips for Making Thanksgiving Day Easier
Here are five helpful tips for simplifying Thanksgiving Day cooking with strategic prep work:
1. Prepare and store ingredients in advance.
Chop vegetables, peel potatoes, and mince herbs a few days before. Store each item in sealed containers or zip-top bags to keep them fresh. This way, when you’re ready to cook, most of the labor-intensive work is already done, and you can focus on putting it all together.
2. Make and freeze side dishes ahead of time.
Many Thanksgiving side dishes like casseroles, mashed potatoes, and stuffing can be prepared in advance and frozen. Make these dishes a week ahead and freeze them in oven-safe containers. Thaw them in the fridge the night before Thanksgiving and reheat on the day of.
3. Buy bread and rolls early.
Serving La Brea Bakery artisan breads or rolls on the side? Buy them a day or two early, wrap them tightly in foil to keep them fresh, then heat just before serving.
4. Plan a make-ahead gravy base.
Gravy can be stressful to make on the spot, so prepare a base using broth, herbs, and roux a few days ahead. On Thanksgiving Day, simply add turkey drippings, adjust seasonings, and heat to serve.
5. Set up a holiday “Mise en Place.”
Organize all your tools, seasonings, and pans the day before so that you’re not scrambling to find items while cooking. Lay out ingredients, measure spices, and set up stations for each dish. This preparation will make it easier to move smoothly through each recipe on Thanksgiving Day.
These tips will free up time so you can focus on last-minute touches and enjoy a more relaxed holiday with family and friends.
La Brea Bakery’s traditional artisan bread is your choice for all of your holiday gatherings. Made with wholesome ingredients, it helps you make wholesome holiday memories as you break better bread with the ones you love.
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