Artisanal Bread Stuffing
Any crusty bread works in this stuffing recipe loaded with fennel and pine nuts. It's especially good served with roast turkey or chicken.
Prep Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
Makes 10 to 12 servings.
Ingredients
-
12 cups 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes artisanal bread, such as rosemary, dried tomato, or cheese (about a 1 1/4-pound loaf)
-
1/2 cup pine nuts
-
Nonstick cooking spray
-
6 tablespoons butter
-
4-1/2 cups coarsely chopped, cored fennel (reserve leafy green tops for another use)
-
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
-
1-1/2 cups pitted and sliced kalamata olives
-
3 tablespoons snipped fresh thyme or 1 tablespoon dried thyme, crushed
-
3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
-
1-1/4 cups chicken stock or broth
Directions
1.
Place bread cubes and pine nuts in a large roasting pan. Toast in a 325 degrees F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until bread cubes are crisp and pine nuts are lightly browned, tossing once. Set aside to cool.
2.
Meanwhile, lightly coat a 3-quart casserole with cooking spray; set aside. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add fennel and onion; cook about 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the olives, thyme, and pepper. Transfer mixture to an extra-large bowl. Add bread cubes and pine nuts, tossing to combine. Add chicken stock, stirring until moistened.
3.
Spoon bread mixture into prepared casserole. Cover with foil and bake in a 325 degrees F oven for 45 minutes; remove the foil and bake 25 minutes more or until the stuffing is heated through. Serve warm. Makes 10 to 12 servings.
4.
Make-Ahead Tip: Toast the bread cubes and pine nuts and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day ahead. Chop the fennel and onion; chill in airtight containers for up to 6 hours ahead of stuffing preparation.
Nutrition information
Calories 315, Total Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 802 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 12%, Calcium 12%, Iron 17%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Add Your Review
how-tos
Recommended Recipe:
"Healthified" Stuffing
A change from butter to a smaller amount of oil cuts 2/3 of the total fat, and using whole-grain bread adds 3g of fiber per serving. Start a new tradition. It has 69% less fat, 93% less sat fat, and 36% fewer calories than the original recipe.
See RecipeMore Great Recipe Ideas from Better Homes and Gardens
