1loaf of rustic breadabout 1 pound, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4cupolive oil
1poundmushroomscleaned and chopped
1 1/2cupsdiced yellow onion
1 1/2cupsdiced celery
1tablespoonminced garlicabout 3 cloves
2tablespoonsfresh chopped sage or 2 teaspoons dried sage
1tablespoonfresh chopped thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2cupschicken brothplus more if needed
Kosher saltto taste
1/2teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
1/3cupfresh chopped parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast for 20-25 minutes until dry and lightly browned. Separately, in a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the mushrooms and cook until most of their liquid evaporates, about 5-8 minutes. Then add the onion, celery, garlic, sage, and thyme. Sauté for another 5 minutes until the onions become soft.
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in 2 cups of chicken broth. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Mix in the toasted bread cubes and most of the chopped parsley, reserving about 1 tablespoon for garnish. If the mixture appears too dry, add extra broth a little at a time until it is well moist.
Transfer the stuffing mixture to a lightly greased baking dish. Cover with foil and bake in the preheated 350°F oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the top turns golden and crisp. Sprinkle on the remaining parsley for garnish.