To a base ofsourdough stuffing, you’ll add sharp white Cheddar cheese.

Ingredients

1(1 1/2-lb.

)sourdough bread loaf, cut into 3/4-in.

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cubes (about 12 cups)

3/4cup(6 oz.

)unsalted butter, divided, plus more for muffin trays

1medium-size(10 oz.

)sweet onion, sliced lengthwise 1/4-in.

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thick (about 2 1/2 cups)

4large(about 7 oz.

Prepare oven and muffin trays:

Preheat oven to 375F.

Butter 2 (12-well) muffin trays.

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Place bread cubes in a very large heatproof bowl.

Transfer to bowl with bread cubes.

Make stock and add to bread:

Add wine to skillet; increase heat to high.

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Cook, stirring constantly, until wine is reduced to about 1/4 cup, 2 to 3 minutes.

Pour into bowl with bread mixture.

Let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.

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Add eggs, thyme, and 1 cup of the cheese to mixture in bowl; stir well.

Add dressing to pans:

Spoon mixture evenly into prepared muffin wells.

Let cool in trays 5 minutes.

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Remove from trays, and garnish with additional thyme.

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