Fresh Herb Stuffing

Fresh Herb Stuffing

This is the best fresh herb stuffing recipe you'll find. Here's how to make fresh herb stuffing for your Thanksgiving dinner this year!

Servings8
Difficultyeasy
Sides

Ingredients

  • 3 tbspolive oil, for pan, plus more
  • 1loaf country bread, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 12 cups)
  • 2 mediumOnion, chopped
  • Kosher salt ground black pepper, freshly
  • 4stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 cupChicken Stock
  • 1 cupfresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 2 tspfresh thyme leaves
  • 2 largeEggs, beaten

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Oil a 2-quart shallow casserole dish (or 3 quart if not stuffing the turkey). Place bread on a rimmed baking sheet and toast, stirring once, until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until very tender and beginning to turn golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Add stock and bring to a boil. Stir in the parsley and thyme.

  3. 3

    Stir together bread, vegetables, and eggs in a bowl. If desired, stuff half the mixture into the main cavity of the turkey; transfer the remaining half to the prepared baking dish (if not stuffing the turkey, transfer all the mixture to the prepared baking dish).

  4. 4

    Cover baking dish with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.