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The centerpiece of many tables, stuffing (or dressing) need not be complicated. This traditional recipe, inspired by southern-style dressing, is easy to prepare ahead of time—up to three days in advance. The key steps involve dry toasting of bread, sautéing aromatics, and blending with herbs and broth.
Preparation Tips:
Use leftover bread or bake your own; dry it out in a low oven to create croutons.
Process bread into chunky crumbs for texture.
Cook onions and celery in butter, adding fresh herbs like sage and thyme, along with poultry seasoning for that unmistakable Thanksgiving aroma.
Moisten the mixture gradually with chicken broth, aiming for a moist consistency.
Assemble in a casserole dish, top with extra butter, and refrigerate or freeze until needed.