Classic Sage and Onion Stuffing

Ingredients

• 10 cups dry bread cubes
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (plus more for topping)
• 1 large yellow onion (chopped)
• 2 stalks celery (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth (divided use)
• Kosher salt (to taste)
• Pepper (to taste)
• 1 large egg

VARIATIONS

SAUSAGE

• Stir in 1 cup browned, crumbled sausage with broth.

MUSHROOMS

• Add 2 cups sliced mushrooms along with celery.

APPLES

• Add 2 cups diced, peeled apples along with celery.

DRIED FRUIT

• Stir in 1 cup or more dried cranberries, dried cherries, or diced dried apricots.

NUTS

• Sprinkle 1 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts, pecans, or almonds on top of stuffing before baking.