Apple, Celery, and Smoked Ham Stuffing |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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A moist pan stuffing that mirrors the herbaceous flavor of the turkey and gravy. Ingredients:
5 cups 1/2-inch cubes crustless firm white bread (about 7 ounces) |
5 tablespoons butter |
4 cups chopped onions |
2 cups chopped celery |
4 cups small cubes peeled granny smith apples |
2 1/3 cups small cubes black forest ham |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh italian parsley |
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme |
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage |
1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram |
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1 1/4 cups low-salt chicken broth |
2 large eggs |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake bread cubes on large rimmed baking sheet until dry and beginning to brown, about 12 minutes. Place bread in large bowl and cool.
2. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add onions and celery; sauté until tender and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add apples; sauté until tender and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add mixture to bread. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet. Add ham; sauté 5 minutes. Add ham to bread; mix in herbs and nutmeg. Add broth to same skillet and bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Pour broth into small bowl; cool. (Stuffing and broth can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill.)
3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Beat eggs into broth; mix into stuffing. Transfer stuffing to prepared dish. Bake uncovered until cooked through and browned on top, about 35 minutes.
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