BRIOCHE STUFFING WITH CHESTNUTS AND FIGS

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This luxurious vegetarian stuffing recipe from Daniel Humm, the chef of Eleven Madison Park and NoMad in New York, came to The Times in 2010 when the Well blog published several recipes appropriate for the meat-free Thanksgiving table. Here, vegetarian sausage stands in for traditional pork, and the addition of apple, fennel and chestnuts provide a pleasing combination of flavors and textures. It is a rich and delicious dressing that everyone will love.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Categories     casseroles, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 loaf of brioche
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1/2 cup celery, medium fine dice
1/2 cup fennel, medium fine dice
1/4 cup Fiji apple, medium fine dice
1 cup Spanish onion, medium fine dice
1 pound vegetarian sausage, finely diced (optional)
2/3 cup glazed chestnuts, medium fine dice
2/3 cup dried figs, medium fine dice
1/3 cup reduced (syrupy) vegetable stock
2 cups vegetable stock
1 tablespoon salt
2 eggs
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh sage leaves, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh marjoram leaves, chopped
1 pinch quatre épices
2 teaspoons ground pepper

Steps:

  • Dice brioche into a medium-fine dice and allow to dry in a low oven or overnight at room temperature. Once dry, you will have about 2 cups total.
  • Melt 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of butter in a sauté pan. Sweat the celery, fennel, apple and onion until translucent and soft. ("Sweating" vegetables means slowly cooking them over low heat until soft but not brown.)
  • In a second sauté pan, melt the remaining butter and cook sausage gently. Combine the butter and sausage with the diced brioche, celery and onion mixture, chestnuts, figs, reduced stock and stock in a large bowl and toss gently. Season with salt to taste. Gently add eggs and toss to combine. Finish with chopped herbs, spices and pepper.
  • Bake in a 9- by 13-inch baking dish at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 40 minutes or until browned and hot throughout.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 221, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 341 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Denni Machate
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This recipe is a fail. The stuffing was bland and tasteless. I won't be making this again.


Faiz Mustafa
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my stuffing turned out too salty. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Rabin Adhikari
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This stuffing was a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.


KamranKhan Khan
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I'm not usually a fan of stuffing, but this recipe is a game-changer. It's so delicious and flavorful, I could eat it every day.


Bersali Hodeifa
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This is the best stuffing I've ever had! It's so flavorful and moist, and the brioche is perfect.


Khudabux Khuhawar
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This stuffing is to die for! I love the way the chestnuts and figs add a little crunch and sweetness.


Monowar Hosen
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This stuffing is amazing! It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and the brioche is so fluffy and moist.


Ezra Strauss
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I'm not a big fan of stuffing, but this recipe changed my mind. The brioche, chestnuts, and figs added so much flavor and texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Touheed Tayyab
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This was my first time making brioche stuffing, and it turned out great! It was so easy to follow the recipe, and the stuffing was moist and flavorful.


CHARMAINE VRAAGOM
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This stuffing is delicious! I love the combination of brioche, chestnuts, and figs. It's the perfect side dish for any special occasion.


Tumisang Mahase
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I've made this stuffing for the past three years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect.


Ubedullah Shaikh
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This brioche stuffing was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The chestnuts and figs added a unique and delicious flavor, and the stuffing was moist and flavorful.