Rustic Herb Stuffing
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Rustic Herb Stuffing
Description
This recipe for Rustic Herb Stuffing starts by toasting cubed country-style French bread until dry and crisp, providing a sturdy base for the stuffing. A sauté of butter, shallots, celery, green onions, and a blend of fresh herbs infuses savory flavor and moisture. Garlic, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper deepen the seasoning.
Eggs whisked with chicken broth act as a binder and add moisture when mixed into the bread and vegetable-herb mixture. Parmesan cheese contributes savory richness and a slight nutty note. Additional broth can be added if the mixture seems too dry before baking.
The stuffing is baked covered with buttered foil to retain moisture, then uncovered to brown the top, creating a contrast of textures between the soft inside and a golden, slightly crisp surface. This stuffing pairs well with roasted turkey, chicken, or as a comforting side dish.
Toasting the bread well is key for texture, ensuring it absorbs flavors without turning mushy. The recipe can be adapted with other herbs or cheese varieties according to preference.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread cut into 1-inch cubes (roughly 8 cups, country-style with crust
- 10 tablespoons butter
- 2 shallots finely sliced
- 2 talks celery finely chopped
- 2 bunches green onion thinly sliced
- ¾ cup Italian parsley chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoon oregano fresh, chopped
- 2 tablespoon sage chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoon thyme chopped fresh
- 3 garlic large cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt coarse
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 3 egg large
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 4 ounces Parmesan Cheese coarsely grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Spread bread on large rimmed baking sheet. Bake until bread is dry, about 15 minutes. Cool.
- Melt 10 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and celery and saute for 5-6 minutes. Add green onions, all the herbs, garlic, salt and pepper and sauté until celery is tender, 6 to 8 minutes more.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Generously grease a large skillet or baking dish. Place bread cubes in very large bowl. Add warm vegetable mixture; toss to combine.
- Whisk eggs and ¾ cup broth in medium bowl. Add egg mixture to stuffing and toss to coat. Mix in Parmesan.
- Add more broth (about ½ to ¾ cup) to stuffing if dry. Transfer to a baking dish. Cover with buttered foil. Bake 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake until golden, about 30 minutes.
Notes
- Properly toasting the bread cubes ensures a crunchy texture and prevents the stuffing from becoming soggy.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 368kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1498mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 257mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1335IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 226mg | 23% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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