BUTTERY HERB STUFFING

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Prep Time
35min
Cook Time
45min

Ingredients

  • 18–24 oz bread cubes (about 12–14 cups, stale or toasted)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cups diced sweet onion (~2 onions)
  • 2 cups diced celery
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • Kosher salt & pepper
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh sage
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2½ cups chicken or veggie stock
  • 2 large eggs
  • Extra herbs for topping

Instructions

  • 01
    Bread prep: Use stale/toasted bread. Let cubes sit overnight or toast at 350°F for 15 mins. Store-bought cubes work too.
  • 02
    Bread tip: Mix fresh + stale bread. Use a combo of sourdough, Italian, etc. for better texture.
  • 03
    Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish. Place bread cubes in a large bowl or directly in the dish.
  • 04
    Sauté veggies: In a skillet, melt butter. Add onion, celery, garlic + salt & pepper. Cook 8–10 mins. Stir in herbs, cook 1 min more. Add 1 cup stock and stir.
  • 05
    Mix: Pour veggie mixture over bread. Toss to coat.
  • 06
    Whisk: In another bowl, whisk 1½ cups stock + eggs.
  • 07
    Combine & bake: Add egg-stock mix to bread. Mix well. Bake 45–50 mins, until temp hits 160°F. Tent with foil if browning too much.
  • 08
    Make-ahead: Can prep 1 day in advance. Reheat after resting at room temp for 1 hr. Can also use to stuff the bird.
  • 09
    Serving for 4? Halve recipe, use 8x8 or 9x9 dish. Bake same time.
  • 10
    Serving for 12–18? Double recipe. Use large roasting pan or two 9x13s. Add 15 mins to bake time if needed.