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Buttery Herb Stuffing | Cozy Thanksgiving Side Dish

Buttery Herb Stuffing

Golden, buttery stuffing with fresh herbs, turkey sausage, and a soft, savory center, baked until the top turns deep brown and crisp.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 10 cups cubed day-old bread (white whole wheat, or a mix)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter plus extra for greasing the dish
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 3 stalks celery diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh sage chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1/2 pound turkey sausage casings removed
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Dry the bread cubes: Spread cubed bread on a baking sheet and let it sit out overnight, or toast at 300°F for about 15 minutes until dry and slightly crisp. This keeps the stuffing from turning soggy once the broth is added.
  2. Cook onion and celery: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onion and celery until soft and translucent, about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Brown the sausage: Add the turkey sausage to the skillet and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until no pink remains, about 6 minutes.
  4. Stir in the herbs: Add the sage, thyme, and rosemary to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  5. Combine with bread: In a large bowl, toss the dried bread cubes with the sausage and vegetable mixture, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  6. Whisk broth and eggs: In a separate bowl, whisk the chicken broth and eggs together until smooth.
  7. Moisten the mixture: Pour the broth mixture over the bread and stir gently until every cube looks moistened but not soaked through.
  8. Fold in parsley: Stir in the fresh parsley for a bright, grassy finish before transferring the mixture to the baking dish.
  9. Fill the baking dish: Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread the stuffing mixture evenly, pressing it down lightly with a spatula.
  10. Bake until golden: Bake at 375°F for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top turns deep golden brown and the edges crisp and pull slightly away from the dish.
  11. Rest before serving: Let the stuffing rest for 5 minutes before serving so the center sets slightly and holds its shape when scooped.