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Buttery Herb Stuffing Recipe

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This Buttery Herb Stuffing recipe combines toasted bread cubes with a rich blend of fresh herbs, sautéed onions, celery, and garlic, all moistened with chicken stock and bound together with eggs for a perfectly moist and flavorful holiday side dish.

Ingredients

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Bread

  • 18 to 24 ounces bread cubes (1.5 loaves or about 12 to 14 cups), preferably toasted or stale

Butter and Aromatics

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cups diced sweet onion (about 2 large onions)
  • 2 cups diced celery
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • Kosher salt and pepper, to taste

Herbs

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary

Liquid and Binders

  • 2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 2 large eggs

Garnish

  • A mixture of fresh herbs for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Bread Cubes: Begin by ensuring your bread cubes are toasted or stale to absorb the flavors without becoming mushy. You can cube fresh bread and toast it in the oven until lightly golden and dried out.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Melt the unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced sweet onion, celery, and minced garlic. Season with kosher salt and pepper and sauté until the vegetables are softened and fragrant, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Combine Herbs and Sautéed Vegetables: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped sage, parsley, and rosemary. This will infuse the sautéed veggies with bright, fresh herb flavors.
  4. Mix the Stuffing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bread cubes with the sautéed and herb-infused vegetables. Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock and add the two eggs. Gently fold everything together until the bread is evenly moistened and the eggs are well incorporated to bind the mixture.
  5. Transfer and Garnish: Transfer the mixture to a buttered baking dish if you plan to bake it separately. Sprinkle the top with a mixture of fresh herbs for an aromatic and appealing finish.
  6. Bake the Stuffing: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for about 30 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.

Notes

  • Using stale or toasted bread is crucial for optimal texture—fresh bread can make the stuffing soggy.
  • Customize the herbs based on your preference; thyme or marjoram can be excellent additions.
  • For a vegetarian version, use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.
  • This stuffing can be assembled the day before and refrigerated until ready to bake.
  • If you prefer your stuffing more moist, add an extra 1/4 cup of stock.

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