Spread bread cubes in a single layer on 2 large baking sheets.
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Bread Cubes
Spread
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Baking Sheet
2
Bake at 350 for 10 minutes or until toasted.
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Oven
3
Let cool, and transfer to a very large bowl.
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Bowl
4
Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat; add country ham, and saut 2 to 3 minutes.
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Country Ham
Butter
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Frying Pan
5
Add ham to bread in bowl.
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Bread
Ham
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Bowl
6
Melt remaining butter in same skillet over medium heat; add onion and celery, and saut 8 minutes.
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Butter
Celery
Onion
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Frying Pan
7
Add garlic, and saut 2 minutes.
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Garlic
8
Remove from heat; add to bread in bowl.
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Bread
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Bowl
9
Combine broth, egg, and pepper.
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Pepper
Broth
Egg
10
Add broth mixture to bread, tossing well. Stir in fresh herbs. Spoon dressing into a lightly greased 13" x 9" baking dish.
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Fresh Herbs
Bread
Broth
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Baking Pan
11
Bake, covered, at 400 for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 to 20 more minutes or until top is browned and crusty.
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Oven
12
Make Ahead: Prepare dressing a day ahead. Store dressing, unbaked, in refrigerator. The next day, let dressing stand at room temperature 30 minutes and bake as directed. Reheat briefly just before serving.