Thanksgiving Chorizo Stuffing
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
Method
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories150kcalCarbohydrates3gProtein3gFat14gSaturated Fat9gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat3gTrans Fat0.5gCholesterol63mgSodium278mgPotassium50mgFiber0.4gSugar1gVitamin A687IUVitamin C6mgCalcium25mgIron1mg
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.