Fresh Herb Browned Butter Stuffing
Because it's a holiday staple on every dinner table, you can't skip the Thanksgiving dressing. Browning the butter and using fresh herbs modernizes a true classic.
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Ingredients
1 pound (16 cups) white bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 cup Land O Lakes® Butter
3 ribs (1 cup) celery, chopped
1 medium (1 cup) onion, chopped
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
1
4 teaspoon salt1
8 teaspoon pepper1 (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth
1
4 cup chopped fresh parsley1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
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2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary*Substitute herb seasoned bread stuffing mix. Omit salt and pepper.
How to make
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STEP 1
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 3-quart (13x9-inch) casserole dish; set aside.
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STEP 2
Place bread cubes onto two baking sheets in single layer. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring cubes and rotating pans in oven after 10 minutes. Remove from oven; set aside.
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STEP 3
Reserve 1 tablespoon butter.
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STEP 4
Meanwhile, melt remaining butter in medium saucepan over medium-low heat until browned, swirling butter in pan to ensure even cooking. Butter will begin to foam; watch closely. Butter is browned when deep golden brown and milk solids appear in bottom of pan. Remove from heat and transfer to heat-proof large bowl, making sure to scrape all brown bits into bowl. Set aside.
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STEP 5
Melt reserved 1 tablespoon butter in skillet. Add celery and onion; cook over medium heat 10-15 minutes or until soft and caramelized. Add garlic, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute or until garlic is fragrant.
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STEP 6
Add chicken broth, egg, parsley, sage, thyme and rosemary to browned butter, whisking to combine. Add bread and celery mixture to butter mixture; stir to evenly coat bread.
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STEP 7
Transfer mixture to prepared casserole dish. Cover with aluminum foil; bake 40 minutes. Uncover; continue baking 15-20 minutes or until top is golden brown.
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Tip #1
Casserole Directions: Do not stuff turkey. Heat oven to 350°F. Place stuffing mixture into greased 2-quart casserole dish. Cover; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; continue baking 15-20 minutes or until top is lightly browned and temperature in middle of casserole reaches 165°F. 8 (3/4-cup) servings
Tip #2
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Tip #3
Make recipe through step 6, then transfer mixture to casserole dish and cover as directed. Refrigerate up to overnight. Bake as directed, adding a few minutes as needed until golden brown.
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