COUNTRY-BREAD STUFFING WITH PARMESAN, RAISINS, AND PINE NUTS
Categories Side Bake Thanksgiving Stuffing/Dressing Parmesan Raisin Pine Nut Fall Bon Appétit Peanut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray 2 large rimmed baking sheets with nonstick spray. Place half of bread pieces in large bowl. Add 3 tablespoons oil and toss to coat, then add 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and toss. Spread bread in single layer on 1 prepared sheet. Repeat with remaining bread, 3 tablespoons oil, and 1/2 cup cheese; spread on second sheet. Bake bread until golden, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Cool on sheets. Transfer to very large bowl.
- Melt 1/4 cup butter with remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, celery, and bell peppers; sauté until vegetables begin to brown and are almost tender, about 15 minutes. Add chopped garlic, rosemary, and oregano; stir 1 minute. Add raisins and pine nuts; stir 2 minutes. Transfer to bowl with bread. Stir 1/2 cup basil and remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan into stuffing. Season generously with salt and pepper. Mix eggs into stuffing.
- To bake stuffing in turkey:
- Loosely fill neck and main cavities of turkey with stuffing. Add enough broth to remaining stuffing to moisten slightly (1/4 to 3/4 cup, depending on amount of remaining stuffing). Generously butter baking dish. Spoon remaining stuffing into prepared dish. Cover with buttered foil, buttered side down. Bake stuffing in dish along side turkey until heated through, about 25 minutes. Uncover stuffing. Bake until top of stuffing is slightly crisp and golden, about 15 minutes longer.
- To bake all of stuffing in baking dish:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously butter 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish, depending on recipe. Add enough extra broth to stuffing to moisten (3/4 cup to 1 1/4 cups). Transfer stuffing to prepared dish. Cover with buttered foil, buttered side down. Bake until heated through, about 40 minutes. Uncover and bake until top is slightly crisp and golden, about 20 minutes longer.
- Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup basil over stuffing and serve.
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Ghafoor Baba
ghafoorbaba57@hotmail.frThis stuffing is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so flavorful and moist.
Storm Treadway
storm.treadway14@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of raisins in stuffing, but I loved them in this recipe. They added a nice touch of sweetness.
Ayesha islam
ayesha.islam68@gmail.comThis stuffing is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a great side dish for chicken or pork.
Annie Mbugua
am96@hotmail.comI've tried many stuffing recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit.
Mike Rittenberry
mike.r@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of stuffing, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and moist.
Zahad Hamad
h_z11@hotmail.comThis stuffing is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures.
Dakota Gooderson
gooderson_dakota@yahoo.comThis stuffing is a must-try! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Subasor Sarkar
subasor.sarkar@yahoo.comI love this stuffing! It's so flavorful and moist. I always get compliments on it when I make it.
Adele Hardwick
adele50@gmail.comI've made this stuffing several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always moist and flavorful.
gghs narang
gn92@yahoo.comThis stuffing is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
morris kiogora
k_morris62@aol.comI followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The bread was crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. The stuffing was moist and flavorful, and the raisins and pine nuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.
RT Rana
rt48@yahoo.comThis stuffing is amazing! It's so flavorful and moist, and the raisins and pine nuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.