SWEET AND SAVORY ROOT VEGETABLE STUFFING

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Sweet and Savory Root Vegetable Stuffing image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

5 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, (2 of the tablespoons cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 large leeks, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced
One 1-pound butternut squash, halved, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon ground allspice
Two 6-ounce Granny Smith apples, unpeeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Zest of 1 large lemon
8-ounce loaf sourdough bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 6 cups)
3 large eggs, at room temperature, beaten
1 1/4 cups (6 ounces) dried cranberries
1/4 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
3/4 cup vegetable stock
5 ounces (about 2/3 cup) goat cheese, coarsely crumbled, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 13- by 9- by 2-inch glass or ceramic baking dish with 1 tablespoon of the butter. Grease a 15- by 12-inch piece of foil with 1/2 tablespoon of the butter. Set aside.
  • In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
  • Add the carrots, parsnips, leeks, butternut squash, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook stirring frequently, until the vegetables start to soften, about 15 minutes. Add the remaining olive oil, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, the thyme, allspice, apples and lemon zest. Cook for 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the bread cubes and eggs until coated. Add the cranberries and apple juice concentrate. Add the vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Place the mixture in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining butter pieces on top. Pour the vegetable stock over the top and cover the baking dish with foil, buttered-side down. Bake for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the top is slightly crisp and brown in spots, 20 to 25 minutes longer. Let the stuffing rest 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle the goat cheese on top if using, and serve.

Dest Caraway
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I made this stuffing for Christmas dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Ipolani Pecina
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This is the best stuffing recipe I've ever tried. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness.


Eliceo Alvarez
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This stuffing is so delicious and flavorful. I love the addition of the root vegetables.


Rakin Islam
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I've made this stuffing several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is just perfect.


Nashburn Daley
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a delicious and healthy side dish.


Chizzy Ifeanyi
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This stuffing is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Monica Addae
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I made this stuffing for Christmas dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Miss Ahhh2014
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This is the best stuffing recipe I've ever tried. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness.


Tlhompho Ramohodi
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This stuffing is so delicious and flavorful. I love the addition of the root vegetables.


Rana Shahran
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I've made this stuffing several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is just perfect.


Lokhon Roy
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a delicious and healthy side dish.


Ch saif Gujjar
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This stuffing is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Hina Javaid
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I made this stuffing for Christmas dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Luka Line
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This is the best stuffing recipe I've ever tried. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness.


Tawananyasha Blessed Chakona
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This stuffing is so delicious and flavorful. I love the addition of the root vegetables.


Xx gleam
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I've made this stuffing several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is just perfect.


Hager Abdo
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This stuffing is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


tecla mupandaguta
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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.


Collin Ramaraju
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This stuffing was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It was so flavorful and moist, and the vegetables added a nice sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.