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Thanksgiving Chorizo Stuffing

By: Kelly Jensen
This Thanksgiving chorizo stuffing recipe is tasty, easy to make, and SO flavorful! It's a spicy twist on a holiday classic, made with grilled chorizo sausage right in the stuffing.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Canadian, Holiday, Thanksgiving
Servings 16 1-cup servings
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Large baking dish
  • Large Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 12-14 cups stale bread cubes or croutons
  • 1 cup butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 large onions diced
  • 3 celery stalks diced
  • 3 links chorizo sausage cooked
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh sage chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary chopped
  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 eggs

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Chop the garlic, onions, and celery into a small dice. Set aside.
  • Step 2: Cook the chorizo: grill or pan-fry according to package instructions. Chop the cooked chorizo into small bite-sized pieces, and set aside.
  • Step 3: In a large pan, melt butter. Add the chopped garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes over low heat.
  • Step 4: Add the onions and the celery, and sauté for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  • Step 5: To a large baking dish, add the stale bread or croutons. Add in the chorizo, and the sauteed vegetables in the butter sauce, and the parsley, rosemary, and sage.
  • Step 6: In a small dish, whisk the chicken stock and eggs. Pour over the chorizo stuffing in the dish. Mix well to combine.
  • Step 7: Cover with tin foil and bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes. If you want a crispy stuffing, then remove foil halfway during cooking.

Notes

Substitutions and Variations

  • You can use any kind of bread you prefer: sourdough, pumpernickel, rye, white, wheat, or any savory bread! Try different kinds of bread for different flavors.
  • You can use dried herbs, but make sure to halve the amount you use in the recipe.
  • You can cook or grill your own chorizo sausage, or use a pre-cooked store-bought sausage for the stuffing.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 278mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 687IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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