Classic Sage and Sausage Stuffing (Dressing)

Ingredients

• pounds high-quality sandwich bread or soft Italian or French bread , cut into 3/
• tablespoons butter
• pounds sage sausage, removed from casing
• large onion, finely chopped
• large ribs celery, finely chopped
• garlic, minced or grated on a Microplane grater
• minced fresh sage leaves
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, if needed
• quart low-sodium homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken or turkey stock , d
• whole eggs
• minced parsley leaves, divided