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554,587 views Move over turkey and let the real star of the show take center stage – stuffing. Everybody knows and loves the classic thanksgiving stuffing, but do you ever wonder if stuffing could be… more? Well, we dared to dream and found an entire world of stuffing just waiting to be discovered!
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INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Italian Focaccia Stuffing
INGREDIENTS
1 loaf (16 oz) olive focaccia, cubed
3 oz pancetta, cubed
3 oz prosciutto slices, sliced
1 white onion, diced
½ cup canned artichoke hearts, roughly chopped
¼ sun dried tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
2 ½ cups turkey broth
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 large eggs
neutral oil or light olive oil, as needed
parmesan cheese, grated, as needed
TOOLS
large rimmed baking sheet
mixing bowls
mini prep bowls
Chef’s knife
cutting board
metal tongs
cast iron skillet
slotted spoon
paper towels
rubber spatula
aluminum foil
measuring cups and spoons set
oven
casserole dish
DIRECTIONS
1.
Preheat the oven to 200°F with convection.
oven
2.
Add the focaccia cubes to a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake the bread cubes until completely dry, 1 ½ - 2 hours.
1 loaf (16 oz) olive focaccia, cubed
Chef’s knife
cutting board
large rimmed baking sheet
oven
3.
Allow the bread cubes to cool. Increase the oven temperature to 375°F with convection.
oven
4.
Add the pancetta to a large skillet, preferably cast iron or carbon steel. Heat the pancetta over medium heat and cook until the fat is completely rendered and the meat is cooked, 4-5 minutes.
3 oz pancetta, cubed
cast iron skillet
5.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the pancetta from the skillet and reserve on a plate or sheet tray lined with paper towels.
3 oz pancetta, cubed
slotted spoon
paper towels
large rimmed baking sheet
6.
Add the prosciutto to the rendered fat and fry over high heat until crisp, 1-2 minutes per side.
3 oz prosciutto slices, sliced
cast iron skillet
7.
Using tongs, remove the prosciutto from the pot and transfer it to the same paper towel-lined bowl or sheet tray.
3 oz prosciutto slices, sliced
metal tongs
paper towels
large rimmed baking sheet
8.
Remove all but 1 tablespoon of the rendered fat from the skillet. Add the onions and cook for 3-4 minutes over medium heat until translucent.
1 white onion, diced
cast iron skillet
9.
Add the artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and pinenuts to the pot and cook for 1-2 minutes and stir to combine.
½ cup canned artichoke hearts, roughly chopped
¼ sun dried tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
cast iron skillet
rubber spatula
10.
Transfer the cooked vegetables to a large metal bowl. Add the pancetta, prosciutto, and focaccia croutons to the bowl. Fold to combine the mixture thoroughly using a rubber spatula.
3 oz pancetta, cubed
3 oz prosciutto slices, sliced
1 loaf (16 oz) olive focaccia, cubed
mixing bowls
rubber spatula
11.
Add the eggs and enough stock mixture to moisten the bread without pooling at the bottom of the bowl.
2 large eggs
mixing bowls
rubber spatula
12.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and fold to combine once more.
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground pepper, to taste
mixing bowls
rubber spatula
13.
Transfer the mixture to a greased (using neutral oil, or light olive oil) 9x13 casserole dish or large cast iron pan.
neutral oil or light olive oil, as needed
casserole dish
14.
Top the stuffing with an even sprinkling of parmesan cheese. Cover the dish in aluminum foil.
parmesan cheese, grated, as needed
casserole dish
aluminum foil
15.
Bake the stuffing for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
casserole dish
oven
Cornbread Stuffing
INGREDIENTS
6 tbsp unsalted butter
2 boxes cornbread mix (e.g. Jiffy)
9 oz ground breakfast sausage
1 white onion, chopped
2 ½ celery stalks, chopped
2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ tbsp fresh sage, minced
2 large eggs, beaten
2 ½ cups turkey stock
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
TOOLS
oven
rimmed baking sheet
nonstick spray
parchment paper
mixing bowls
rubber spatula
Chef’s knife
cutting board
9x13 inch casserole dish
large cast iron pan
large skillet (cast iron or carbon steel)
wooden spoon
slotted spoon
paper towel
aluminum foil
measuring cups and spoons set
DIRECTIONS
1.
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Prepare a large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray and parchment paper.
oven
rimmed baking sheet
nonstick spray
parchment paper
2.
In a large bowl, combine the cornbread mixes and prepare the batter as directed by the box instructions.
2 boxes cornbread mix (e.g. Jiffy)
mixing bowls
3.
Transfer the cornbread mixture to the prepared rimmed baking sheet. Bake the cornbread until golden brown and firm with poked, 13-15 minutes.
2 boxes cornbread mix (e.g. Jiffy)
rimmed baking sheet
oven
4.
Allow the cornbread to cool completely. Decrease the oven temperature to 200°F.
oven
5.
Invert the rimmed baking sheet on a clean work surface to reveal the cornbread. Peel off the parchment and cut the cornbread into 1-inch cubes.
2 boxes cornbread mix (e.g. Jiffy)
cutting board
Chef’s knife
6.
Transfer the cornbread cubes to a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake the bread cubes until completely dry, 1 ½ - 2 hours.
2 boxes cornbread mix (e.g. Jiffy)
rimmed baking sheet
oven
7.
Allow the cornbread croutons to cool completely.
8.
Preheat the oven to 375 °F with convection. Prepare a 9x13-inch casserole dish or large cast iron pan with an even layer of softened unsalted butter
6 tbsp unsalted butter
oven
9x13 inch casserole dish
9.
Heat a large skillet, preferably cast iron or carbon steel, over medium high heat. Add the sausage and cook for 4-6 minutes or until completely cooked through. Using a slotted spoon, remove the sausage from the pot and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate or sheet tray.
9 oz ground breakfast sausage
slotted spoon
paper towel
rimmed baking sheet
large skillet (cast iron or carbon steel)
10.
Then, add the onion and celery to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are tender and the onion is translucent, 4-6 minutes.
1 white onion, chopped
2 ½ celery stalks, chopped
large skillet (cast iron or carbon steel)
wooden spoon
11.
Add the garlic and sage, stir to combine and continue cooking the mixture for 1 minute.
2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ tbsp fresh sage, minced
large skillet (cast iron or carbon steel)
wooden spoon
12.
Transfer the reserved sausage, vegetable mixture, and about 80% of the cornbread crouton to a large metal bowl. Fold to combine the mixture.
9 oz ground breakfast sausage
1 white onion, chopped
2 ½ celery stalks, chopped
2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ tbsp fresh sage, minced
2 boxes cornbread mix (e.g. Jiffy)
mixing bowls
rubber spatula
13.
Add the eggs and enough turkey stock to moisten the cornbread croutons without liquid pooling at the bottoms of the bowl. Then, season to taste with salt and pepper, and fold to combine once more.
2 large eggs, beaten
2 ½ cups turkey stock
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
rubber spatula
mixing bowls
14.
Transfer the cornbread mixture to the prepared dish. Top the mixture with the reserved cubed cornbread croutons, then gently press them into the batter.
2 boxes cornbread mix (e.g. Jiffy)
9x13 inch casserole dish
15.
Cover the dish in aluminum foil, then transfer the dish to the preheated oven. Bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncover and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes.
9x13 inch casserole dish
aluminum foil
oven
Cheddar Bacon Stuffing
INGREDIENTS
1 refrigerated biscuit dough roll (8 large biscuits)
12 oz slab bacon, sliced into lardons (or breakfast sausage)
½ cup water
1 white onion, chopped
3 ½ celery stalks, chopped
½ fennel bulb, core removed + chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
2 tsp brown sugar, optional
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional
¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
½ lb sharp cheddar, shredded
2 whole large eggs, beaten
3 ½ cup turkey broth, preferably homemade
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
neutral oil or light olive oil, as needed
TOOLS
oven
rimmed baking sheet
nonstick spray
parchment paper
mixing bowls
rubber spatula
Chef’s knife
cutting board
9x13 inch casserole dish
large cast iron pan
large skillet (cast iron or carbon steel)
wooden spoon
slotted spoon
paper towel
aluminum foil
measuring cups and spoons set
DIRECTIONS
1.
Place the biscuit rolls on a large rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
1 refrigerated biscuit dough roll (8 large biscuits)
parchment paper
rimmed baking sheet
2.
Bake the biscuits according to the package instructions.
1 refrigerated biscuit dough roll (8 large biscuits)
oven
rimmed baking sheet
3.
Allow the biscuits to cool completely.
1 refrigerated biscuit dough roll (8 large biscuits)
4.
Preheat the oven to 200 °F.
oven
5.
Slice the biscuits into 1-inch cubes and transfer them to a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake the biscuit cubes until completely dry, 1 ½ - 2 hours.
1 refrigerated biscuit dough roll (8 large biscuits)
Chef’s knife
cutting board
oven
6.
Allow the biscuit cubes to cool. Increase the oven temperature to 375 °F with convection.
oven
7.
Add the bacon lardons and water to a large skillet, preferably cast iron or carbon steel. Heat the bacon over medium heat and cook until the fat is completely rendered, the water has evaporated, and the meat is cooked through and crisp, 6-8 minutes.
12 oz slab bacon, sliced into lardons (or breakfast sausage)
½ cup water
large skillet (cast iron or carbon steel)
rubber spatula
8.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon from the pot and reserve on a paper towel-lined plate or sheet tray.
12 oz slab bacon, sliced into lardons (or breakfast sausage)
slotted spoon
paper towel
rimmed baking sheet
9.
Remove all but 1 tablespoon of the rendered bacon fat from the skillet. Then increase the heat to medium and add the onion, celery, and fennel to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 4-6 minutes.
1 white onion, chopped
3 ½ celery stalks, chopped
½ fennel bulb, core removed + chopped
large skillet (cast iron or carbon steel)
rubber spatula
10.
Add the garlic, sage, rosemary, thyme, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and nutmeg to the pot. Stir to combine the mixture and cook for 1 minute longer.
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
2 tsp brown sugar, optional
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional
¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
large skillet (cast iron or carbon steel)
rubber spatula
11.
Add the reserved bacon lardon, vegetable mixture, and biscuit croutons to a large metal bowl.
12 oz slab bacon, sliced into lardons (or breakfast sausage)
1 refrigerated biscuit dough roll (8 large biscuits)
1 white onion, chopped
3 ½ celery stalks, chopped
½ fennel bulb, core removed + chopped
1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional
¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
½ lb sharp cheddar, shredded
2 tsp brown sugar, optional
mixing bowls
12.
Fold to combine the mixture thoroughly using a plastic spatula.
rubber spatula
mixing bowls
13.
Add the eggs and enough stock mixture to moisten the bread without pooling at the bottom of the bowl.
2 whole large eggs, beaten
3 ½ cup turkey broth, preferably homemade
rubber spatula
mixing bowls
14.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and fold to combine.
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
mixing bowls
wooden spoon
15.
Transfer the mixture to a greased (using neutral oil, or light olive oil) 9x13-inch casserole dish or large cast iron pan.
neutral oil or light olive oil, as needed
9x13 inch casserole dish
16.
Cover the casserole dish in aluminum foil.
9x13 inch casserole dish
aluminum foil
17.
Bake the stuffing for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
oven
9x13 inch casserole dish
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