GREEN CHILI STUFFING

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Published in Gourmet magazine, November 1992. This recipe is for baking the stuffing separately. It also can be used to stuff a 12- to 14-pound turkey with the changes noted next to the ingredients.

Provided by swissms

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups finely chopped onions
2 cups finely chopped celery
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped mild green chilies (including juice)
2 pickled jalapeno peppers, minced (about 1 tablespoon, to taste)
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted lightly
1 lb homemade white bread (cut into 1/2-inch cubes, toasted, and cooled)
3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth (omit chicken broth if using to stuff a turkey)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces (omit if using to stuff a turkey)

Steps:

  • In a large skilled, cook the onion and celery in 8 T butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and light golden. Add the green chilies with the juice, the jalapenos, chili powder, thyme, oregano, cumin and salt and pepper to taste. Cook the mixture, stirring, for 3 minutes.
  • Transfer the mixture to a large bowl, add the pecans, toasted bread cubes, and salt and pepper to taste. Combine the stuffing gently but thoroughly.
  • Note: if using to stuff a turkey, cool completely before stuffing the turkey.
  • Baking: Preheat oven to 325°F Spoon the stuffing into a buttered 3- to 4- quart casserole, drizzle it with the broth and dot the top with the additional 2 T butter. Bake the stuffing, covered, in the middle of the oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.8, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 38.2, Sodium 847.7, Carbohydrate 37.9, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 6.2, Protein 7.2

Austin Mvuselelo
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This stuffing is a game-changer. It's so delicious and it's sure to impress your guests.


Anita Darley
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect stuffing for my Thanksgiving dinner.


Sandy Williamson
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I can't wait to make this stuffing again. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Connor Barbour
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This stuffing is amazing! It's the best stuffing I've ever had.


She's Trands
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stuffing turned out perfectly. It was so flavorful and moist.


Hope Friday
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This stuffing is delicious! The green chilies add a nice touch of heat and the cornbread gives it a great texture.


OHJ TV
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I've made this stuffing several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.


Christopher Gideon
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This stuffing is a must-try! It's flavorful, moist, and has just the right amount of heat.


Star EmFlex
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I made this stuffing for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing.


Dan Richardson
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This stuffing is so good! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.


S McCaskill
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I'm not a big fan of green chilies, but I decided to try this stuffing anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The chilies added a subtle heat that was really nice.


Budda FF
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover bread. I always have a loaf of stale bread on hand, so this is a perfect recipe for me.


Nasrullah Mohammade
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I've been making this stuffing for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Ejaz RaHii
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This stuffing is the perfect combination of savory and spicy. I love that it uses green chilies instead of the traditional bell peppers.


Ethan Steich
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I made this stuffing for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Madri Sinden
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This stuffing was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It was flavorful and moist, and the green chilies added a nice touch of heat. I will definitely be making this again.