SOUTHERN RICE PILAF STUFFING WITH HAM, PECANS AND GREENS

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Categories     Herb     Rice     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Ham     Collard Greens     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield 8 Servings (about 12 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 1/2 cups (about) canned low-salt chicken broth
1 bay leaf
3/4 cup wild rice
3/4 cup long-grain white rice
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups chopped ham (about 3/4 pound)
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 cups chopped celery with leaves
1 large bunch collard greens, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram or 2 teaspoons dried
3 cups packaged cubed bread stuffing
1 cup pecans, toasted, coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 eggs, beaten to blend

Steps:

  • Bring 3 cups broth and bay leaf to boil in medium saucepan. Mix in wild rice; reduce heat to low, cover and cook 30 minutes. Mix in white rice. Cover; cook until both are tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes more. Transfer rice to large bowl. Discard bay leaf.
  • Melt butter in heavy large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ham, onions and celery and sauté until onions are tender, about 10 minutes. Add collard greens and marjoram and sauté until greens wilt, about 3 minutes. Add mixture to rice. Mix in cubed stuffing, pecans and nutmeg. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Mix eggs into stuffing.
  • To bake stuffing in turkey: Fill main turkey cavity with stuffing. Mix enough chicken broth into remaining stuffing to moisten (about 1/2 to 3/4 cup broth, depending on amount of remaining stuffing). Spoon remaining stuffing into buttered baking dish. Cover with buttered aluminum foil. Bake stuffing in dish alongside turkey until heated through, about 30 minutes.
  • To bake all stuffing in pan: Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Mix 1 1/2 cups broth into stuffing. Transfer to prepared dish. Cover with buttered foil and bake until heated through, about 30 minutes.

Merlin Coltman
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This stuffing is a must-try for any stuffing lover. It's delicious and easy to make.


Jbayre Jbayre
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This is the best stuffing I've ever had. It's so flavorful and moist.


Tobi Samuel
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This stuffing is so moist and flavorful. It's the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.


Nafiul islam Nirob
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I love the addition of pecans to this stuffing. It adds a nice crunch and flavor.


asim shahzad
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This stuffing is a great way to add some extra vegetables to your holiday meal.


awishka suwarshana
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I love this stuffing because it's so versatile. I can change up the greens and nuts depending on what I have on hand.


Bikrampur Bangladesh
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This is my go-to stuffing recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Gabe Hernandez
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This stuffing is so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love that I can use whatever greens I have on hand.


Nelson Gordon
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I've made this stuffing for years and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover ham and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Muhammad Touqeer
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This stuffing is so moist and flavorful. It's the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.


Anne Walker
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I love the addition of pecans to this stuffing. It adds a nice crunch and flavor.


Trey Jenkins
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This stuffing is a great way to add some extra vegetables to your holiday meal.


Atif Khalil
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I love this stuffing because it's so versatile. I can change up the greens and nuts depending on what I have on hand.


Tb RANI
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This is my go-to stuffing recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


MT Motaher
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I've made this stuffing several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover ham and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Deo Gratius
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that I can use whatever greens I have on hand.


Karla Coronel
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I made this stuffing for Thanksgiving dinner and everyone loved it. It was the perfect side dish to the turkey.


Ebuka Arinze
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This was the best rice pilaf stuffing I've ever had. It was so moist and flavorful, and the ham and pecans were a great addition.


Jordan ARENDS
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I'm not a huge fan of ham, but I really enjoyed this stuffing. The greens and pecans added a lot of flavor and texture.


Jughead Jones
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This recipe was a hit! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.