This turkey stuffing is a classic recipe with bread, sauteed vegetables, butter and fresh herbs, all baked together to golden brown perfection. The perfect side dish for Thanksgiving that can be assembled the day before the big meal.
2rustic baguettescut into 1/2 inch pieces (you want 8-10 cups total)
10tablespoonsbutterdivided use
1cuponionfinely diced
1cupcelerysliced
2teaspoonsgarlicminced
1/4cupsage leavesfinely chopped
1/4cupparsley leaveschopped, divided use
2eggs
2cupschicken or turkey broth
1teaspoonkosher salt
1/2teaspoonblack pepper
cooking spray
Instructions
Leave the bread out overnight spread out on baking sheets to get stale. Alternatively, you can bake your bread cubes at 225 degrees F, stirring occasionally, until they get crisp - approximately 1 hour of bake time.
Coat a 3 quart baking dish with cooking spray. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Melt 6 tablespoons of butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook for 6-8 minutes or until tender.
Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Place the bread cubes in a very large bowl and add the onion and celery mixture.
Add the sage and 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley to the bowl.
Add the eggs, chicken broth, salt and pepper to the bowl. Stir until bread is thoroughly coated and everything is combined.
Pour the stuffing into the prepared dish. Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter and drizzle it over the top.
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover the dish, then bake for an additional 15 minutes or until top is golden brown.
Cool for 5-10 minutes then sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons of parsley and serve.
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Notes
You can really use any bread you like in this recipe, some other great choices are focaccia, ciabatta, a multigrain loaf or even sourdough bread. You want to use a sturdy bread that will not become mushy when baked.
If the top of your stuffing starts to look overly browned before the baking time is up, you can cover it with foil.