Rustic Herb Stuffing

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!

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

• 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PS – are you thinking of putting this on your Thanksgiving menu? Check out the full What’s Gaby Cooking menu here along with the master prep schedule to keep things organized and on track!

And if you need more Thanksgiving Ideas check out this roundup of 80+ Thanksgiving Recipes and Ideas

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