CIABATTA STUFFING WITH CHESTNUTS, MUSHROOMS AND PANCETTA

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Ciabatta Stuffing with Chestnuts, Mushrooms and Pancetta image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, plus more for baking dish
8 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 large onions, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons freshly chopped rosemary leaves
1 pound baby bella mushrooms, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 (7.4-ounce) jars roasted peeled whole chestnuts, coarsely chopped
2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 pound day-old ciabatta bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth, plus more if needed
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 15 by 10 by 2-inch glass baking dish.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and saute until crisp and golden, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a plate lined with a paper towel.
  • Melt the remaining butter in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, carrots, celery, garlic, rosemary, and mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Saute until the onions are very tender, about 12 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, add the sauteed vegetables, the chestnuts, Parmesan and bread. Add enough broth to the stuffing mixture to moisten. Add the cooked pancetta and eggs. Season the stuffing, to taste, with salt and pepper and add the parsley. Stir to completely combine all the ingredients.
  • Transfer the stuffing to the prepared dish. Bake until the stuffing is heated through and the top is golden brown, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve.

Aseel Alhaj
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The stuffing was a bit dry. I think I would add more broth or milk next time.


Ze Wee Piglin
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This stuffing is a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt next time.


mercy Brobbey
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I didn't have any pancetta on hand, so I used bacon instead. It still turned out delicious.


James Baxkey
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I made this stuffing with gluten-free bread and it turned out great! It's a great option for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.


Carlos Ramos
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This stuffing is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious and flavorful.


Kizito Rajab
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stuffing turned out perfect. It was a great addition to our Thanksgiving feast.


Gavin McLane
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This is the best stuffing recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and moist. I highly recommend it.


EJGoods Studios
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I made this stuffing for my vegetarian friends and they loved it! It's a great meatless option.


Ejimegbo Chinenye
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I was a bit skeptical about using chestnuts in stuffing, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The chestnuts added a delicious nutty flavor and texture.


Ivan Kusmererwa
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This stuffing is amazing! I've made it twice now and it's always a hit. The flavors are perfect and it's so easy to make.


Rigers Xhejo
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I tried this recipe for Christmas dinner and it was delicious! The stuffing was so flavorful and moist. My family loved it.


Olasumbo Afolabi
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This stuffing was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The combination of chestnuts, mushrooms, and pancetta gave it a rich and savory flavor. It was also very moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again next year.