SOURDOUGH, ITALIAN SAUSAGE, AND CHESTNUT STUFFING

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Sourdough, Italian Sausage, and Chestnut Stuffing image

Categories     Side     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Apple     Sausage     Celery     Bon Appétit

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, divided, plus more
10 cups coarsely torn sourdough bread, dried out overnight
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup chopped roasted chestnuts
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
2 medium onions, chopped
4 celery stalks, chopped
2 chiles de árbol
1 large Pink Lady apple, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh sage
1/2 cup very dry Sherry
2 large eggs
3 cups chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Butter a shallow 3-quart baking dish and a sheet of foil. Place bread in a very large bowl.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add chestnuts, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring often, until chestnuts are golden and crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl with bread with a slotted spoon.
  • Heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add sausage and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to bowl with slotted spoon.
  • Add onions, celery, and chiles to skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring often, until onions are translucent and soft, 5-7 minutes. Add apple, garlic, and sage and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden brown and apple is soft, about 5 minutes. Discard chiles. Add onion mixture to bowl.
  • Add onions, celery, and chiles to skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring often, until onions are translucent and soft, 5-7 minutes. Add apple, garlic, and sage and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden brown and apple is soft, about 5 minutes. Discard chiles. Add onion mixture to bowl.
  • Reduce heat to medium and cook Sherry in skillet, scraping up any browned bits, until almost all evaporated, about 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup butter; cook, stirring, until melted. Drizzle over bread mixture.
  • Whisk eggs and 2 cups stock in a medium bowl; pour over bread mixture. Season with salt and pepper and toss, adding more stock 1/4-cupful at a time as needed (you may not use it all), until combined and bread is hydrated. Transfer to prepared dish and dot with remaining 1/4 cup butter.
  • Cover with buttered foil; bake until a paring knife inserted into the center comes out hot, 30-35 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 450°. Uncover and bake until top is golden brown and crisp, 20-25 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.
  • Do ahead: Stuffing can be assembled 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

Ruba Najar
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This stuffing was amazing! It was so flavorful and moist. I loved the combination of the sausage, chestnuts, and bread. I will definitely be making this again.


Dj Bd
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This stuffing was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I think it needed more seasoning.


Selwan atef
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I made this stuffing for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It was so flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Jay Roberson
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This stuffing was delicious! It was moist and flavorful. I loved the combination of the sausage, chestnuts, and bread. I will definitely be making this again.


Sharifah Sharifah
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I wasn't impressed with this stuffing. It was dry and bland. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


sports channel
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This stuffing was amazing! It was so flavorful and moist. I loved the combination of the sausage, chestnuts, and bread. I will definitely be making this again.


Pratikxya Magar
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I've made this stuffing several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of the sausage, chestnuts, and bread. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and e


Mpanduji Charles
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This stuffing was a disaster! It was dry and crumbly. The sausage was overcooked and the chestnuts were hard. I had to throw it all away.


Bo Groom
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stuffing turned out great! It was moist and flavorful. I loved the combination of sausage, chestnuts, and bread. I will definitely be making this again.


Dominion Power
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This stuffing was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I think it needed more seasoning. I also didn't like the texture of the chestnuts. They were a little too hard for my taste.


Cecijoy Jong
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this stuffing, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was really delicious! The sausage and chestnuts gave it a nice savory flavor, and the bread was nice and moist. I would definitely make this again.


ndnahid bd71
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This stuffing is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's so flavorful. I love the combination of the sausage, chestnuts, and bread.


Kimmy Smith
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I made this stuffing for Christmas dinner and it was delicious! It was so flavorful and moist. I loved the combination of sausage, chestnuts, and bread. I will definitely be making this again.


Desmond Gordon
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This stuffing was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It was flavorful, moist, and had a nice crispy crust. I used a combination of fresh and dried chestnuts, and I think that gave it a really nice depth of flavor. I also added a little bit of chopped