CLASSIC HERB AND FENNEL STUFFING

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Provided by Andy Baraghani

Categories     Bon Appétit     Thanksgiving     Side     Stuffing/Dressing     Fennel     Bread     Sage     Celery     Herb     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Holiday 2018

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 2-lb. loaf country-style bread, torn into 1"-1 1/2" pieces
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 fennel bulb, finely chopped
4 celery stalks, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup chopped parsley
2 Tbsp. chopped sage
1 Tbsp. chopped rosemary
1 Tbsp. chopped thyme
3 tsp. kosher salt
2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 250°F. Arrange bread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, tossing occasionally, until dried out, about 1 hour. Let cool; transfer to a very large bowl. Increase oven temperature to 350°F.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook onions, fennel, and celery, stirring often, until softened but not yet browned, 8-10 minutes. Add wine and cook, stirring, until almost completely evaporated, about 1 minute. Add butter and cook, stirring, until melted, about 3 minutes. Scrape vegetable mixture over bread in bowl and mix in parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  • Whisk eggs and broth in a medium bowl to combine. Pour over bread mixture; fold gently until thoroughly coated. Divide between two 8x8" baking dishes (you can also put it all in a 13x9" baking dish if you prefer) and pack stuffing down. Cover with foil and bake until you can see some bubbles around the edges of the dishes, 30-35 minutes.
  • Increase oven temperature to 425°F. Uncover stuffing and bake until top is golden brown and crisp, 20-25 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.
  • Bread can be baked 2 days ahead; store airtight at room temperature. Stuffing can be assembled 1 day ahead; cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before baking.

Roz Chavez
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I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed this stuffing. The flavors were well-balanced and it was very moist.


FF EMON
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This stuffing is a classic for a reason. It's delicious and always a hit with my family and friends.


Am Sk
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Overall, this is a good stuffing recipe. It's easy to make and has a nice flavor. I would recommend it to others.


Nickaru Audio
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I found this stuffing to be a bit bland. I think I'll add some more herbs and spices next time.


Enhle Mkhwanazi
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This stuffing was a little too dry for my taste. I think I'll add more broth next time.


Celeste Encarnacion
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I've tried a lot of stuffing recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's so flavorful and moist.


Khan Shah Sii
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This is my go-to stuffing recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Nermen El-Sherif
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I made this stuffing for the first time this year and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it.


Taren Barnard
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This stuffing is amazing! The fennel and herbs give it a really unique and flavorful taste.


Felix Victor
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I've been making this stuffing for years and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Sophia Childs
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This stuffing was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The herbs and fennel gave it a delicious flavor that complemented the turkey perfectly.