Classic Herbed Bread Dressing

Name: Classic Herbed Bread Dressing
Ingredients: 8 cups (3/4-inch-cubed) French bread baguette (about 12 ounces); 3 tablespoons butter, divided; 8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms; 1 1/2 cups chopped onion; 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced celery; 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; Cooking spray

12 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

8 cups (3/4-inch-cubed) French bread baguette (about 12 ounces)
3 tablespoons butter, divided
8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced celery
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Cooking spray

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 325°.
2

Place bread on a baking sheet; bake at 325° for 25 minutes, stirring once. Place bread in a large bowl; increase oven temperature to 375°.
3

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, and celery; cover. Cook 5 minutes. Uncover; cook 17 minutes or until tender. Stir in herbs. Add mushroom mixture, salt, and pepper to bread.
4

Bring broth to a boil in a small saucepan; boil 15 minutes or until reduced to 1 1/2 cups. Cool to room temperature. Combine broth and egg in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add to bread mixture, tossing to coat. Spoon bread mixture into a 3-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 375° for 15 minutes.
5

Melt 1 tablespoon butter. Uncover dressing; brush with butter. Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes or until top is lightly browned.