Simple Stuffing

Probably like a lot of people, Covid-19 upended our Thanksgiving plans and so I had to scramble just a little to fill in some gaps for a meal at home. This was good and very very simple to make. 

Ingredients:  

¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter plus more for baking dish

1 pound good-quality day-old white bread, torn into 1" pieces (about 10 cups)

2½ cups chopped yellow onion

1½ cups ¼" slices celery

½ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage

1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth, divided

2 large eggs

1. Dry out the bread (250 for an hour on a cookie sheet or two). Let cool and transfer to a very large bowl. 

1. Meanwhile, melt 3/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onions and celery. Stir often until just beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add to bowl with bread; stir in herbs, salt, and pepper. Drizzle in 1 1/4 cups broth and toss gently. Let cool.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk 1 1/4 cups broth and eggs in a small bowl. Add to bread mixture; fold gently until thoroughly combined. Transfer to prepared dish, cover with foil, and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of dressing registers 160°F, about 40 minutes. (Note:Dressing can be made one day ahead up to this point. Uncover the dressing, let cool, then cover again and chill. The next day, proceed with the final bake as described below.)
3. Bake dressing, uncovered, until set and top is browned and crisp, 40-45 minutes longer (if chilled, add 10-15 minutes).
4. PRINTABLE RECIPE