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!
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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
- 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
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.
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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Rustic Herb Stuffing
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
- ¾ 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
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.
I have been making this recipe for a few years. It is my favorite stuffing recipe and always gets rave reviews. I shopped for it off of memory this year and was surprised to find once I got home that it no longer included mushrooms. In my opinion, they are the best part. I added them anyway and it was delicious as usual but when did they get removed and why? It kind of had me questioning my sanity. We’re they ever there to begin with? Did I only dream it?
they didn't get removed - I just made a version without mushrooms for those who arent a fan https://whatsgabycooking.com/wild-mushroom-stuffing/
This recipe has everything I crave in stuffing, crispy and chewy on the outside soft and flavourful yummy ness in the inside, the fresh herbs knock it out of the park!
Made this for yesterday’s Thanksgiving dinner and it was AMAZING! The cheese that got to the bottom was perfectly crisp and the herbs were out of this world delicious!
HOLY COW - this is the best stuffing I’ve ever made or eaten! Everyone had second helpings and said it was their favorite thanksgiving side dish this year! Can’t wait to make this every year!
What a great recipe. I give it 5 stars. I intended to use the test kitchen recipe but that site insisted I log in, and I was not in the mood. I found this recipe and it is off the charts delicious. I have this sneaking suspicion that if the Test Kitchen could get their hands on it they would love it. as I do.... well done
Could this be something I make early in the day ahead of time, or is it something that needs to be fresh from the oven?
Thanks 🙂
it's best fresh from the oven! But you could make it early in the AM - and then re-heat it right before serving if you're trying to save oven room!
Hi, made your dressing tonight...I didn't have fresh herbs so I used dried and it was still very good. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
This looks and sounds seriously delicious, Gaby!
Glad we were at Food Network's Communal Table together!
Best regards, Scott
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Hi Gaby - I want to make this for Thursday - 7 adults and 2 kids (kids probably won't eat it) - and would like to get the ingredients for this tonight, but need to know approx how many servings you can get from the recipe as you've written it above. Could you please email me with the answer? Thanks!!
Hi Gaby, I love this recipe, pinned it straight away! I make my traditional cornbread sage dressing in a skillet sometimes when making a smaller batch and I love that method. Can't wait to try this, mushrooms are my favorite ingredient!
I will eat stuffing any day of the week, and certainly not just on Thanksgiving. Yummy!
mmmm!!!! can't wait for this a week from today!
This sounds sooooo delicious! Love the different mushrooms used, beautiful! It was fun cooking with you at the Communal Table with Food Network! Take care, Terra
Oh my goodness! It sounds just as amazing as it looks!
Sounds delish! I bet this stuffing is tasty!!! I just made a Tres Leches Pumpkin Flan and it made me really eager for Thanksgiving and now seeing this great roundup of Thanksgiving dishes from other food bloggers is so exciting.
Always looking for a new take on stuffing. Thanks for sharing!