This traditional version of "stuffing" (or dressing) will satisfy all appetites! Vegetarians and meat-eaters alike will scarf down this savory herb-filled stuffing with its crispy bits and flavor throughout, it's truly the BEST vegetarian stuffing.
Ingredients
1loafItalian Bread or Sourdough, day old or dried out
Grease a 9x13 pan with butter. Pre-heat oven to 375°F. Tear stale or day-old bread into bite-sized pieces and set aside in a large bowl.
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery. Cook 4-7 minutes, until tender. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat, set aside, and stir in freshly chopped herbs. Mix onion mixture and bread together, letting it cool slightly.
Add beaten eggs and stir until combined. Stir broth into mixture in ½ cup increments. Add enough liquid so the mix is moist, but not mushy and wet. We typically use approximately 2 cups but use your judgment depending on how much your bread soaks up.
Add the stuffing mixture to the greased pan and cover with foil.
Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes covered, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy on top. The edges will also begin to pull away from the pan. If it isn't crisping to your liking, broil for 3-5 minutes.
Serve and enjoy with gravy or as is. Enjoy!
Notes
To quickly dry out the bread place the slices on a baking sheet and place in a 250°F oven, flipping once one side is dry, allowing the slices to dry out before proceeding.
Make Ahead: Prepare through step 3 and place in your baking dish. Cover and store in the fridge until ready to bake. Remove from the fridge while the oven preheats to warm up slightly. You can even bake it ahead of time and then just warm it when you're ready to serve.
Storage and Reheating: store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days, reheating in the microwave or in a 325F oven for about 10 minutes until heated through.
Vegan: to make vegan, use vegan butter or olive oil and substitute a flax egg or egg substitute.