Ingredients
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- 1 pound of bread (white, ciabatta, Italian, or baguette)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter
- 1 large onion (about 3 ½ cups chopped)
- 2 cups celery (¼ inch diced)
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley (chopped, preferably Italian flat-leaf)
- ¼ cup fresh sage (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups high-quality chicken or turkey broth (plus ½ cup more if needed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon butter (softened, for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Toast the bread at 250°F for about 1 hour until dried.
- Melt butter and sauté onion and celery for 7-10 minutes until soft.
- In a large bowl, combine toasted bread with sautéed vegetables and herbs.
- Whisk together broth and eggs, then mix into stuffing.
- Preheat oven to 350°F, grease a baking dish, and transfer stuffing.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 25-35 minutes until golden.
Notes
Ensure the bread is well-dried for best texture.
Season according to personal taste preferences.
Do not rush the sautéing process to enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 75