Classic Traditional Thanksgiving Stuffing

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

unsalted butter, divided

1 lb

day-old white French bread, diced into 1/2-inch cubes and dried

extra-large (about 2 1/2 cups) sweet Vidalia or yellow onion, diced small

1 1/2 cups

celery, diced small

2/3 cup

Italian flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely minced

1/4

cup fresh sage leaves, finely minced

3 tbsp

fresh rosemary (sticks discarded), finely minced

2 tbsp

fresh thyme (sticks discarded), finely minced

1 tsp

salt, or to taste

1 tsp

pepper, or to taste

2 1/2 cups

low-sodium chicken broth, divided

large eggs