World’s Best Stuffing

Dice bread into ½ to 1-inch cubes. Spread bread on a baking sheet and bake at 200ºF for 2 hours, or until dry.

Melt butter on medium heat in a large frying pan. Add onion and celery, if using. Cook 3–5 minutes until vegetables are soft.

Meanwhile, add dry bread cubes to a huge bowl. Sprinkle with seasoning and toss to combine.

Pour half of the butter on the bread and toss to combine. Pour on the other half and toss again. Remind yourself that you only make this once a year so you don’t have to feel guilty.

Add chicken broth 1 or 2 cups at a time. You don’t want any hard pieces of bread. Keep pouring and stirring until it is glorious and soft.

Spread stuffing in a 9×13 baking dish. If making the day before wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place in the fridge. Add 10–15 minutes to the covered baking time.

Cover tightly with foil and bake approximately 30 minutes until sizzling. Remove foil and bake 30 minutes longer until top forms a crunchy crust.