Classic Thanksgiving Dressing With Parsley, Sage and Thyme

Step 1
Spread bread cubes in a single layer on two large sheet pans and let dry for a few hours or overnight.

Step 2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Adjust the oven racks to lower- and upper-middle positions. Grease a 3-quart baking dish.

Step 3
Bake bread cubes in the preheated oven until golden, 12 to 15 minutes.

Step 4
Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 5
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and celery; saut? until soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.

Step 6
Add bread, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, pepper, chicken broth, and eggs to onion mixture; mix well. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish; cover with foil.

Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven until steamy, about 30 minutes. Remove foil; continue baking until top is crusty, about 10 minutes more. Serve immediately.