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STUFFING

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1 h 30 min

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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!

10 Servings

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INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

Italian Focaccia Stuffing

INGREDIENTS

loaf (16 oz) olive focaccia, cubed

1 loaf (16 oz) olive focaccia, cubed

pancetta, cubed

3 oz pancetta, cubed

prosciutto slices, sliced

3 oz prosciutto slices, sliced

white onion, diced

1 white onion, diced

canned artichoke hearts, roughly chopped

½ cup canned artichoke hearts, roughly chopped

sun dried tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped

¼ sun dried tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped

garlic, minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

fresh thyme, chopped

1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped

fresh rosemary, chopped

1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped

pine nuts, toasted

¼ cup pine nuts, toasted

turkey broth

2 ½ cups turkey broth

kosher salt, to taste

kosher salt, to taste

freshly ground pepper, to taste

freshly ground pepper, to taste

large eggs

2 large eggs

neutral oil or light olive oil, as needed

neutral oil or light olive oil, as needed

parmesan cheese, grated, as needed

parmesan cheese, grated, as needed

TOOLS

large rimmed baking sheet

large rimmed baking sheet

mixing bowls

mixing bowls

mini prep bowls

mini prep bowls

Chef’s knife

Chef’s knife

cutting board

cutting board

metal tongs

metal tongs

cast iron skillet

cast iron skillet

slotted spoon

slotted spoon

paper towels

paper towels

rubber spatula

rubber spatula

aluminum foil

aluminum foil

measuring cups and spoons set

measuring cups and spoons set

oven

oven

casserole dish

casserole dish

DIRECTIONS

1.

Preheat the oven to 200°F with convection.

oven

oven

2.

Add the focaccia cubes to a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake the bread cubes until completely dry, 1 ½ - 2 hours.

loaf (16 oz) olive focaccia, cubed

1 loaf (16 oz) olive focaccia, cubed

Chef’s knife

Chef’s knife

cutting board

cutting board

large rimmed baking sheet

large rimmed baking sheet

oven

oven

3.

Allow the bread cubes to cool. Increase the oven temperature to 375°F with convection.

oven

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.

pancetta, cubed

3 oz pancetta, cubed

cast iron skillet

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.

pancetta, cubed

3 oz pancetta, cubed

slotted spoon

slotted spoon

paper towels

paper towels

large rimmed baking sheet

large rimmed baking sheet

6.

Add the prosciutto to the rendered fat and fry over high heat until crisp, 1-2 minutes per side.

prosciutto slices, sliced

3 oz prosciutto slices, sliced

cast iron skillet

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.

prosciutto slices, sliced

3 oz prosciutto slices, sliced

metal tongs

metal tongs

paper towels

paper towels

large rimmed baking sheet

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.

white onion, diced

1 white onion, diced

cast iron skillet

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.

canned artichoke hearts, roughly chopped

½ cup canned artichoke hearts, roughly chopped

sun dried tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped

¼ sun dried tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped

garlic, minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

fresh thyme, chopped

1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped

fresh rosemary, chopped

1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped

pine nuts, toasted

¼ cup pine nuts, toasted

cast iron skillet

cast iron skillet

rubber spatula

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.

pancetta, cubed

3 oz pancetta, cubed

prosciutto slices, sliced

3 oz prosciutto slices, sliced

loaf (16 oz) olive focaccia, cubed

1 loaf (16 oz) olive focaccia, cubed

mixing bowls

mixing bowls

rubber spatula

rubber spatula

11.

Add the eggs and enough stock mixture to moisten the bread without pooling at the bottom of the bowl.

large eggs

2 large eggs

mixing bowls

mixing bowls

rubber spatula

rubber spatula

12.

Season with salt and pepper to taste and fold to combine once more.

kosher salt, to taste

kosher salt, to taste

freshly ground pepper, to taste

freshly ground pepper, to taste

mixing bowls

mixing bowls

rubber spatula

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

neutral oil or light olive oil, as needed

casserole dish

casserole dish

14.

Top the stuffing with an even sprinkling of parmesan cheese. Cover the dish in aluminum foil.

parmesan cheese, grated, as needed

parmesan cheese, grated, as needed

casserole dish

casserole dish

aluminum foil

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

casserole dish

oven

oven

Cornbread Stuffing

INGREDIENTS

unsalted butter

6 tbsp unsalted butter

boxes cornbread mix (e.g. Jiffy)

2 boxes cornbread mix (e.g. Jiffy)

ground breakfast sausage

9 oz ground breakfast sausage

white onion, chopped

1 white onion, chopped

celery stalks, chopped

2 ½ celery stalks, chopped

garlic cloves, minced

2 cloves garlic cloves, minced

fresh sage, minced

1 ½ tbsp fresh sage, minced

large eggs, beaten

2 large eggs, beaten

turkey stock

2 ½ cups turkey stock

kosher salt, to taste

kosher salt, to taste

freshly ground black pepper, to taste

freshly ground black pepper, to taste

TOOLS

oven

oven

rimmed baking sheet

rimmed baking sheet

nonstick spray

nonstick spray

parchment paper

parchment paper

mixing bowls

mixing bowls

rubber spatula

rubber spatula

Chef’s knife

Chef’s knife

cutting board

cutting board

9x13 inch casserole dish

9x13 inch casserole dish

large cast iron pan

large cast iron pan

large skillet (cast iron or carbon steel)

large skillet (cast iron or carbon steel)

wooden spoon

wooden spoon

slotted spoon

slotted spoon

paper towel

paper towel

aluminum foil

aluminum foil

measuring cups and spoons set

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

oven

rimmed baking sheet

rimmed baking sheet

nonstick spray

nonstick spray

parchment paper

parchment paper

2.

In a large bowl, combine the cornbread mixes and prepare the batter as directed by the box instructions.

boxes cornbread mix (e.g. Jiffy)

2 boxes cornbread mix (e.g. Jiffy)

mixing bowls

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.

boxes cornbread mix (e.g. Jiffy)

2 boxes cornbread mix (e.g. Jiffy)

rimmed baking sheet

rimmed baking sheet

oven

oven

4.

Allow the cornbread to cool completely. Decrease the oven temperature to 200°F.

oven

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.

boxes cornbread mix (e.g. Jiffy)

2 boxes cornbread mix (e.g. Jiffy)

cutting board

cutting board

Chef’s knife

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.

boxes cornbread mix (e.g. Jiffy)

2 boxes cornbread mix (e.g. Jiffy)

rimmed baking sheet

rimmed baking sheet

oven

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

unsalted butter

6 tbsp unsalted butter

oven

oven

9x13 inch casserole dish

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.

ground breakfast sausage

9 oz ground breakfast sausage

slotted spoon

slotted spoon

paper towel

paper towel

rimmed baking sheet

rimmed baking sheet

large skillet (cast iron or carbon steel)

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.

white onion, chopped

1 white onion, chopped

celery stalks, chopped

2 ½ celery stalks, chopped

large skillet (cast iron or carbon steel)

large skillet (cast iron or carbon steel)

wooden spoon

wooden spoon

11.

Add the garlic and sage, stir to combine and continue cooking the mixture for 1 minute.

garlic cloves, minced

2 cloves garlic cloves, minced

fresh sage, minced

1 ½ tbsp fresh sage, minced

large skillet (cast iron or carbon steel)

large skillet (cast iron or carbon steel)

wooden spoon

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.

ground breakfast sausage

9 oz ground breakfast sausage

white onion, chopped

1 white onion, chopped

celery stalks, chopped

2 ½ celery stalks, chopped

garlic cloves, minced

2 cloves garlic cloves, minced

fresh sage, minced

1 ½ tbsp fresh sage, minced

boxes cornbread mix (e.g. Jiffy)

2 boxes cornbread mix (e.g. Jiffy)

mixing bowls

mixing bowls

rubber spatula

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.

large eggs, beaten

2 large eggs, beaten

turkey stock

2 ½ cups turkey stock

kosher salt, to taste

kosher salt, to taste

freshly ground black pepper, to taste

freshly ground black pepper, to taste

rubber spatula

rubber spatula

mixing bowls

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.

boxes cornbread mix (e.g. Jiffy)

2 boxes cornbread mix (e.g. Jiffy)

9x13 inch casserole dish

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

9x13 inch casserole dish

aluminum foil

aluminum foil

oven

oven

Cheddar Bacon Stuffing

INGREDIENTS

refrigerated biscuit dough roll (8 large biscuits)

1 refrigerated biscuit dough roll (8 large biscuits)

slab bacon, sliced into lardons (or breakfast sausage)

12 oz slab bacon, sliced into lardons (or breakfast sausage)

water

½ cup water

white onion, chopped

1 white onion, chopped

celery stalks, chopped

3 ½ celery stalks, chopped

fennel bulb, core removed + chopped

½ fennel bulb, core removed + chopped

garlic cloves, minced

3 garlic cloves, minced

fresh sage, chopped

1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped

fresh rosemary, chopped

2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped

fresh thyme, chopped

2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped

brown sugar, optional

2 tsp brown sugar, optional

crushed red pepper flakes, optional

¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional

freshly grated nutmeg

¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg

sharp cheddar, shredded

½ lb sharp cheddar, shredded

large eggs, beaten

2 whole large eggs, beaten

turkey broth, preferably homemade

3 ½ cup turkey broth, preferably homemade

kosher salt, to taste

kosher salt, to taste

freshly ground black pepper, to taste

freshly ground black pepper, to taste

neutral oil or light olive oil, as needed

neutral oil or light olive oil, as needed

TOOLS

oven

oven

rimmed baking sheet

rimmed baking sheet

nonstick spray

nonstick spray

parchment paper

parchment paper

mixing bowls

mixing bowls

rubber spatula

rubber spatula

Chef’s knife

Chef’s knife

cutting board

cutting board

9x13 inch casserole dish

9x13 inch casserole dish

large cast iron pan

large cast iron pan

large skillet (cast iron or carbon steel)

large skillet (cast iron or carbon steel)

wooden spoon

wooden spoon

slotted spoon

slotted spoon

paper towel

paper towel

aluminum foil

aluminum foil

measuring cups and spoons set

measuring cups and spoons set

DIRECTIONS

1.

Place the biscuit rolls on a large rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

refrigerated biscuit dough roll (8 large biscuits)

1 refrigerated biscuit dough roll (8 large biscuits)

parchment paper

parchment paper

rimmed baking sheet

rimmed baking sheet

2.

Bake the biscuits according to the package instructions.

refrigerated biscuit dough roll (8 large biscuits)

1 refrigerated biscuit dough roll (8 large biscuits)

oven

oven

rimmed baking sheet

rimmed baking sheet

3.

Allow the biscuits to cool completely.

refrigerated biscuit dough roll (8 large biscuits)

1 refrigerated biscuit dough roll (8 large biscuits)

4.

Preheat the oven to 200 °F.

oven

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.

refrigerated biscuit dough roll (8 large biscuits)

1 refrigerated biscuit dough roll (8 large biscuits)

Chef’s knife

Chef’s knife

cutting board

cutting board

oven

oven

6.

Allow the biscuit cubes to cool. Increase the oven temperature to 375 °F with convection.

oven

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.

slab bacon, sliced into lardons (or breakfast sausage)

12 oz slab bacon, sliced into lardons (or breakfast sausage)

water

½ cup water

large skillet (cast iron or carbon steel)

large skillet (cast iron or carbon steel)

rubber spatula

rubber spatula

8.

Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon from the pot and reserve on a paper towel-lined plate or sheet tray.

slab bacon, sliced into lardons (or breakfast sausage)

12 oz slab bacon, sliced into lardons (or breakfast sausage)

slotted spoon

slotted spoon

paper towel

paper towel

rimmed baking sheet

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.

white onion, chopped

1 white onion, chopped

celery stalks, chopped

3 ½ celery stalks, chopped

fennel bulb, core removed + chopped

½ fennel bulb, core removed + chopped

large skillet (cast iron or carbon steel)

large skillet (cast iron or carbon steel)

rubber spatula

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.

garlic cloves, minced

3 garlic cloves, minced

fresh sage, chopped

1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped

fresh rosemary, chopped

2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped

fresh thyme, chopped

2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped

brown sugar, optional

2 tsp brown sugar, optional

crushed red pepper flakes, optional

¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional

freshly grated nutmeg

¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg

large skillet (cast iron or carbon steel)

large skillet (cast iron or carbon steel)

rubber spatula

rubber spatula

11.

Add the reserved bacon lardon, vegetable mixture, and biscuit croutons to a large metal bowl.

slab bacon, sliced into lardons (or breakfast sausage)

12 oz slab bacon, sliced into lardons (or breakfast sausage)

refrigerated biscuit dough roll (8 large biscuits)

1 refrigerated biscuit dough roll (8 large biscuits)

white onion, chopped

1 white onion, chopped

celery stalks, chopped

3 ½ celery stalks, chopped

fennel bulb, core removed + chopped

½ fennel bulb, core removed + chopped

fresh sage, chopped

1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped

fresh rosemary, chopped

2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped

garlic cloves, minced

3 garlic cloves, minced

fresh thyme, chopped

2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped

crushed red pepper flakes, optional

¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional

freshly grated nutmeg

¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg

sharp cheddar, shredded

½ lb sharp cheddar, shredded

brown sugar, optional

2 tsp brown sugar, optional

mixing bowls

mixing bowls

12.

Fold to combine the mixture thoroughly using a plastic spatula.

rubber spatula

rubber spatula

mixing bowls

mixing bowls

13.

Add the eggs and enough stock mixture to moisten the bread without pooling at the bottom of the bowl.

large eggs, beaten

2 whole large eggs, beaten

turkey broth, preferably homemade

3 ½ cup turkey broth, preferably homemade

rubber spatula

rubber spatula

mixing bowls

mixing bowls

14.

Season with salt and pepper to taste and fold to combine.

kosher salt, to taste

kosher salt, to taste

freshly ground black pepper, to taste

freshly ground black pepper, to taste

mixing bowls

mixing bowls

wooden spoon

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

neutral oil or light olive oil, as needed

9x13 inch casserole dish

9x13 inch casserole dish

16.

Cover the casserole dish in aluminum foil.

9x13 inch casserole dish

9x13 inch casserole dish

aluminum foil

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

oven

9x13 inch casserole dish

9x13 inch casserole dish

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