• prep: 30 min
• cook: 0 hr
• total: 30 min

servings:

What's good for the goose? A cherry-laced stuffing made with tangy sourdough bread. The mix gets flavored with the rich juices of the roasting bird.

• 1 stick unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish
• 2 cups finely chopped fennel
• 1 cup finely chopped celery (from 2 stalks)
• 3/4 cup minced shallot (from 2 large shallots)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and finely chopped (2 cups)
• 1 cup chopped dried cherries (5 ounces)
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme
• 8 cups 1/2-inch cubes sourdough bread (crust removed), toasted
• 1 1/2 cups Goose Stock (from Crisp Goose) or homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
• 1 large egg
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

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