Simple Herbed Dressing

• MAKE-AHEAD

Ingredients

1. Southern-Style Corn Bread, cut into 1/2-inch dice (see Note)
2. 2 cups white bread, cut into 1/2-inch dice (4 ounces)
3. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4. 2 medium onions, finely chopped
5. 2 medium celery ribs, finely chopped
6. 2 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
7. 2 large eggs, beaten
8. 1/4 cup minced flat-leaf parsley
9. 1 tablespoon minced sage
10. 1 tablespoon minced thyme
11. 1/2 teaspoon salt
12. 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1. Spread the corn bread and white bread on large baking sheets in a single layer. Let dry for 2 to 8 hours.
2. Preheat the oven to 400°. Bake the bread for 12 minutes, stirring, until lightly browned. Transfer to a large bowl.
3. Melt the butter in a large skillet. Add the onions and celery and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the stock, eggs, parsley, sage, thyme, salt and pepper.
4. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and spread the dressing in it. Cover with foil and bake for about 25 minutes, or until hot throughout. Uncover and bake about 20 minutes, or until a brown crust forms.