Chestnut and Pancetta Stuffing

Name: Chestnut and Pancetta Stuffing
Prep time: 1 h 5 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 454 grams loaf day-old country-style Italian bread (about , medium dice; 227 grams whole peeled steamed or roasted chestnuts, small dice; 1 medium fennel, tops trimmed, cored, and cut into medium dice; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves; 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoons kosher salt; 296 milliliters low-sodium chicken broth; 1 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for coating the pan; 170 grams pancetta, medium dice; 1 medium yellow onion, medium dice

Chestnut and Pancetta Stuffing is a dairy free side dish. One serving contains 334 calories, 10g of protein, and 13g of fat. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. If you have pepper, ground cinnamon, fennel, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is perfect for Thanksgiving. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.

Instructions

Heat the oven to 375°F and arrange a rack in the middle.

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Place the bread in a large mixing bowl; set aside. Coat a 3-quart baking dish with olive oil.

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Olive Oil

Bread

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Mixing Bowl

Heat the 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.

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Olive Oil

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Frying Pan

Add the pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp and browned, about 10 minutes.

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Pancetta

Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate; set aside.Increase the heat to medium high, add the cinnamon to the pan drippings, and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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Cinnamon

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Add the onion, fennel, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are just softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the chestnuts and sage and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

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Add the broth, stir to incorporate, and bring to a simmer.

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Pour the mixture over the bread, add the reserved pancetta, and stir well to evenly incorporate.

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Bread

Transfer the stuffing to the prepared baking dish and bake until it’s heated through and the bread is beginning to turn golden brown, about 30 minutes.

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