Chorizo and Corn Bread Stuffing

Chorizo and Corn Bread Stuffing
Chorizo and Corn Bread Stuffing might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains around 21g of protein, 31g of fat, and a total of 432 calories. Head to the store and pick up chorizo, celery, chicken stock, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour. Thanksgiving will be even more special with this recipe. This recipe is typical of Southern cuisine. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet.

Instructions

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Cook the chorizo in a skillet over medium heat until the fat has been rendered, about 5 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the chorizo and cook until the vegetables have carmelized, about 10 minutes.
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Add the crumbled corn bread, chicken stock, and cilantro. Make sure that the stuffing itself is not to dry but at the same time not to wet.
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Place the stuffing into a buttered casserole and bake in the oven until heated through and lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
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Recommended wine: Riesling, Sparkling Wine, Zinfandel

Riesling, Sparkling Wine, and Zinfandel are great choices for Southern. In general, there are a few rules that will help you pair wine with southern food. Food-friendly riesling or sparkling white wine will work with many fried foods, while zinfandel is great with barbecued fare. You could try Schloss Vollrads Riesling Spatlese. Reviewers quite like it with a 4 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 29 dollars per bottle.
Schloss Vollrads Riesling Spatlese
Schloss Vollrads Riesling Spatlese
Classic natural sweet Spatlese with nice acidity and elegant, natural residual sugar. Selective harvest, gentle processing of the must, systematic clarification, slow fermentation and careful finishing are the basics for this traditional Vollrads' Riesling.This wine pairs perfectly with Asian cuisine due to the harmony of sweetness and acidity. Also interesting taste combinations can be achieved through the pairing of blue-veined cheese or a fruit dessert.
DifficultyHard
Ready In1 h
Servings6
Health Score1
CuisinesSouthern
Dish TypesSide Dish
OccasionsThanksgiving
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