Whole Wheat Stuffing with Pancetta, Chestnuts, and Parmesan

Name: Whole Wheat Stuffing with Pancetta, Chestnuts, and Parmesan
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 7 25-to 7.41-ounce jar whole steamed chestnuts or vacuum-packed roasted chestnuts,* broken into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 larges eggs; 1 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme; 710 milliliters low-salt chicken broth; 2 Tbsps (or more) extra-virgin olive oil; 237 milliliters finely grated Parmesan cheese; 454 grams rustic whole wheat bread, cut (with crust) into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes (about 10 cups); 237 milliliters chopped shallots (about 4 large)

Whole Wheat Stuffing with Pancetta, Chestnuts, and Parmesan might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 8 servings with 442 calories, 12g of protein, and 28g of fat each. It is perfect for Thanksgiving. Head to the store and pick up parmesan cheese, rustic bread, rosemary, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Position rack in center of oven andpreheat to 375°F. Toss bread cubes and2 tablespoons oil in large bowl.

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Spread insingle layer on large rimmed baking sheet.

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Spread

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Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground blackpepper.

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Bake until bread cubes are goldenand slightly crunchy, stirring occasionally,about 15 minutes. Cool slightly, then returnbread cubes to same large bowl.

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Sauté pancetta in heavy large skilletover medium heat until crisp, adding oil ifdry, about 6 minutes. Tilting skillet to allowpan drippings to accumulate at 1 end andusing slotted spoon, transfer pancetta tobowl with bread cubes.

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Add chestnuts andshallots to drippings in skillet; sauté untilbeginning to brown, about 6 minutes.

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Addthyme and rosemary; stir 1 minute.

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Transfermixture to bowl with bread. DO AHEAD: Canbe made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.

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Preheat oven to 375°F. Generouslybutter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.Boil 3 cups broth in medium saucepanuntil reduced to 1 1/2 cups, 6 to 8 minutes.

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