Classic Bread Stuffing for a Crowd

Name: Classic Bread Stuffing for a Crowd
Yield: Serves 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 tablespoons, unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), plus extra for baking dish; 4 medium ribs, celery, chopped fine; 2 , medium onions, minced; 1/2 cup, minced fresh parsley leaves; 3 tablespoons, minced fresh sage leaves or 2 teaspoons dried; 3 tablespoons, minced fresh thyme leaves or 2 teapoons dried; 1 tablespoon, minced fresh marjoram leaves or 1 teaspoon dried; 3 pounds, high-quality sandwich bread slices (white), cut into 1/2-inch cubes and dried (see note); 5 cups, chicken stock or low-sodium canned chicken broth; 4 , large eggs, beaten lightly; 2 teaspoons, table salt; 2 teaspoons, ground black pepper

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Not only does this stuffing serve 16, but it can also be made ahead of time.

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Since a stuffed turkey takes longer to cook and often results in overcooked meat, we usually prefer to cook our stuffing outside the bird. For this recipe, we aimed to create a stuffing that would have a great balance of flavors and texture...

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