Ingredients

  • 10 cups crusty country bread, 1 inch cubes (1 lb) or 2 packages pepperidge farm seasoned stuffing mix (I use this. Don't use Stovetop stuffing mix!)
  • 3 medium onions, chopped
  • 3 celery ribs, thinly sliced crosswise
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon dried sage or 1 tablespoon fresh sage
  • 1 tablespoon dried rosemary or 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups chicken broth

Method

  • If you're using bread, toast bread in a large shallow baking pan in middle of oven until just dry, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • If you're using stuffing mix, you can skip this step.
  • Cook onions, celery, and herbs in butter in a large heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until celery is softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir together bread or stuffing mix, vegetables, broth, and salt and pepper to taste, then cool completely, uncovered.
  • Freezes extremely well.
  • Stuff in the turkey or bake at 350 for about 30 minutes.