Cherry & Pine Nut Stuffing

Name: Cherry & Pine Nut Stuffing
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: Serves 8 - 10
Ingredients: Two sourdough loaves cut into 1-inch chunks-about 30 ounces; 8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese; 2 large red onions, chopped; 3 1/2 cups celery, chopped; 2 1/2 cups red peppers, chopped; 7 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 3/4 cup pine nuts; 4 ounces [[Chukar® Dried Cherries]] (Select from Chukar® Cherry Medley, Bings, Rainiers, Tarts); 1 tablespoon oregano; 1 tablespoon rosemary; 3/4 cup fresh basil, torn into pieces or 3 tablespoons dried basil; 4 large eggs, beaten; 1 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth - adjust the amount of chicken broth depending on how the bread cubes soak up the liquid; Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

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40 minutes

Serves 8 - 10

Ingredients

Two sourdough loaves cut into 1-inch chunks-about 30 ounces
8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
2 large red onions, chopped
3 1/2 cups celery, chopped
2 1/2 cups red peppers, chopped
7 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup pine nuts
4 ounces Chukar® Dried Cherries (Select from Chukar® Cherry Medley, Bings, Rainiers, Tarts)
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon rosemary
3/4 cup fresh basil, torn into pieces or 3 tablespoons dried basil
4 large eggs, beaten
1 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth - adjust the amount of chicken broth depending on how the bread cubes soak up the liquid
Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 400° degrees F. Coat 2 large baking sheets with vegetable oil spray.
In a large bowl, mix bread chunks, 6 tablespoons oil, and 1 cup Parmesan cheese. Spread bread mix onto baking sheets, toast in preheated oven for 11 minutes. Cool.
Prep the onions, celery, peppers: wash, dry, chop, and combine with the minced garlic. Using skillet, melt unsalted butter and the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the onions, celery, peppers, garlic, and sauté until tender. Add pine nuts and Chukar® Dried Cherries, cooking for 2 more minutes.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and add the spices, basil, and remaining cheese. Toss. Add beaten eggs, chicken broth, gently toss, add Kosher salt and pepper to taste.
Spoon stuffing ingredients into large baking pan, cover loosely with foil, and bake at 350° degrees for 40 minutes. Uncover the pan, then bake an additional 20 minutes. Serve warm.