Rustic Herb Stuffing

Name: Rustic Herb Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 1 loaf country-style French bread with crust (cut into 1-inch cubes (roughly 8 cups) ); 10 tablespoons butter; 2 shallots, finely sliced; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped; 2 bunches green onions, thinly sliced; 3/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley; 2 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano; 2 tablespoon chopped fresh sage; 2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 3 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 large eggs; 2 cups chicken broth; 4 ounces coarsely grated Parmesan cheese

Let me tell you something.... this is the honest to god best stuffing recipe in the entire world. Rustic Herb Stuffing for everyone (and a side of Mascarpone mashed potatoes!

Why I Love This Recipe

I kid you not. I could and would eat this Rustic Herb Stuffing every single day for an entire month if given the chance. The flavors will rock your world.

Years ago, when I first made this stuffing, I made it not once, not twice, but three times before actual Thanksgiving. And each and every time I made it since, it has been devoured. All of the herbs and seasonings work perfectly together to create an out of this world stuffing. The toasted bread cubes and nice and golden brown and then soaked with the buttery herb mixture and then baked until perfection.

I've made a few tweaks this year and it brings a smile to my face every time I take a bite! I wish Thanksgiving was once a month so I had an excuse to make stuffing more frequently. In fact, I don't know why I don't make stuffing more frequently, especially this once, because it's life changing. Cross my heart. Make it. You'll thank me later. And, if you've already made this and want a change, try the kale and mushroom bread pudding!!

Ingredients & Substitutions

Mise-en-place of all the ingredients needed to make rustic herb stuffing.

Country-style French bread with crust cut into 1-inch cubes
Butter
Shallots finely sliced
Celery finely chopped
Green Onions thinly sliced
Italian Parsley chopped
Fresh Oregano chopped
Fresh Sage chopped
Fresh Thyme chopped
Garlic Cloves minced
Coarse Kosher Salt
Black Pepper freshly ground
Eggs
Chicken Broth
Parmesan Cheese coarsely grated

*For a full list of ingredients and instructions please see recipe card below.

How to Make Rustic Herb Stuffing

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Spread bread on baking sheet. Bake until bread is dry, about 15 minutes. Cool.

A white dutch oven with partially melted butter and chopped celery and shallots.

Step 2: Melt 10 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and celery and saute for 5-6 minutes.

A small glass mixing bowl with eggs and chicken broth.

Step 3: Whisk eggs and ¾ cup broth in medium bowl.

A white dutch oven with a celery shallot base, with chopped green onion, garlic and fresh herbs added, along with salt and pepper.

Step 4: Add green onions, all the herbs, garlic, salt and pepper and sauté until celery is tender, 6 to 8 minutes more.

A white mixing bowl with cubed bread, and the cooked herb and vegetable mixture.

Step 5: Generously grease a large skillet or baking dish. Place bread cubes in very large bowl. Add warm vegetable mixture; toss to combine.

A white mixing bowl with the stuffing mixture, with the egg mixture and shredded parmesan added.

Step 6: Add egg mixture to stuffing and toss to coat. Mix in Parmesan.

A white rectangular baking dish with rustic herb stuffing read to be baked, with a piece of foil on the side.

Step 7: Add more broth (about ½ to ¾ cup) to stuffing if dry. Transfer to skillet or baking dish.

A white rectangular baking dish with rustic herb stuffing baked and fresh out of the oven.

Step 8: Cover with buttered foil. Bake 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake until golden, about 30 minutes.

How to Store Rustic Herb Stuffing

You can store this stuffing in the fridge once its cool. Transfer to a baker, or cover the baking dish tightly with foil. When its time to eat, pop it back in the oven or microwave until its warmed throughout.

How to Freeze Rustic Herb Stuffing

You sure can freeze this stuffing! Once you're done baking it, let it cool, and then transfer it into smaller glass containers and freeze. When it's time to eat it, just warm it up in a toaster oven, in the oven or in the microwave until it's warmed throughout.

Tips & Tricks

Make sure to toast the bread - it will give you the best final texture!

FAQs

Should I use fresh herbs?

Herbs are big part of this dish, and even though I'm open to substitutions and being flexible usually, the fresh herbs will really enhance the flavor in this dish.

How do the eggs help?

The eggs really help bind everything together! I prefer it, since it doesn't fall apart when you serve and it fills richer and custardy!

Can I prep this ahead of time?

Absolutely! I do all the time. I'll prep the bread and the herb mixture a day or so ahead of time so all I have to do on the day of the feast is mix everything together and bake. Easy.