Classic Brioche Stuffing
 
 
Makes 8-10 servings
Ingredients
  • 10 cups cubed brioche
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 cups diced yellow onion
  • 1½ cups diced celery
  • 1 cup peeled and diced carrots
  • 1 small leek (white and light green parts only), halved lengthwise, thinly sliced and rinsed
  • 3 garlic cloves, smashed
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 cups chicken broth, divided (see notes)
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Spread brioche cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour or until golden brown and crispy, stirring halfway through. Remove from the oven and let brioche cool completely. Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large pot, melt 6 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, carrots, leek and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes. Add parsley, sage, thyme, salt and pepper and stir to combine.
  3. Add toasted brioche cubes and 1½ cups broth and stir gently to combine.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together remaining 1½ cups broth and eggs. Add to pot with brioche and stir gently to combine.
  5. Transfer mixture to a greased 9"x13" baking dish. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter and drizzle over mixture. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for 40 more minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Notes
I used extra seafood stock from a Fresh Clam and Mussel Stew recipe, and the finished product was exquisite.
Recipe by Two of a Kind at http://www.twoofakindcooks.com/classic-brioche-stuffing/