Basic Herb Bread Stuffing

This recipe shows you how to make Basic Herb Bread Stuffing. You can’t go wrong with it – it’s delicious!

photo by threephin

INGREDIENTS:

2 ½ sticks unsalted butter

2 cups chopped celery

2 cups chopped onion

1 teaspoon crushed dried sage

1 teaspoon crushed dried thyme

2 teaspoons kosher salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 ½ cups chicken broth

4 quarts dry bread cubes

2 eggs, lightly beaten

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat the oven to 325 degrees and grease a 13×9 inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet over low heat, melt 2 sticks of the butter. Cook the celery and onions until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the sage, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook another 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Taste to see if the seasonings are good.
3. Place the bread crumbs in a large bowl and pour the broth mixture over them. Stir in the eggs. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
4. Melt the remaining ½ stick of butter in the microwave and brush the top of the stuffing. Bake until golden brown, about 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest 15 minutes before serving.

If you like your stuffing moister, stuff  into the bird before roasting. Add 1/4 cup more liquid.