Ciabatta Stuffing

Ciabatta Stuffing
This savory stuffing is made with pancetta, sautéed vegetables, fresh herbs, nuts, cheese, and ciabatta bread, baked to golden perfection for a delicious side dish.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp. butter
- 8 oz pancetta, cut into ¼ inch dice
- 3-4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 large onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1 cup carrots, finely chopped
- ½ cup mushrooms
- 2 tbsp. of fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp. fresh sage, chopped
- 1 loaf Chabaso ciabatta, cut into ¾ inch cubes
- 1 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ⅔ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1-2 cups canned low sodium chicken broth
- 1 ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Using non stick cooking spray, coat a 15 x 10 x 2 inch glass baking dish.
- 2. Melt 2 tbsp. of butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta and sauté for about 10 minutes, until golden and crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to a large bowl.
- 3. Melt remaining 4 tbsp. of butter in skillet over medium-high heat and add garlic, onions, celery, carrots, mushrooms, rosemary, and sage. Sautee until the onions are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- 4. Remove from heat and stir in nuts and parsley. Add the mixture to the bowl with pancetta.
- 5. Add cheese and ciabatta bread, toss to coat.
- 6. Add enough broth to the stuffing mixture to moisten.
- 7. Season the stuffing with salt & pepper. Mix in the eggs.
- 8. Transfer to prepared dish. Cover with foil and bake for about 30 minutes or until heated through.
- 9. Uncover and bake for about an additional 15 minutes, until top is golden & crisp. Enjoy!