Best Brioche Stuffing With Chestnuts And Figs Recipes

BRIOCHE CHESTNUT STUFFING

Brioche Chestnut Stuffing image

Stuffing with made from eggy brioche and roasted chestnuts is a Thanksgiving classic. This one, seasoned with celery, onion and sage, and a little diced fennel for sweetness and depth, sticks relatively close to tradition. Use it to stuff a turkey, if you like, but it's even better baked separately in a shallow casserole dish, so the top can get nice and crisp. If you'd like to bake it ahead, you can do so up to 6 hours in advance. Just before serving, reheat it in a 350-degree oven.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories dinner, casseroles, side dish

Time 2h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 (14- to 16-ounce) brioche loaf, torn into 1-inch pieces
8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), plus more for the pan
1 large onion, diced
2 large celery ribs, thinly sliced
1/2 cup diced fennel (about 1/2 small fennel bulb)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
5 ounces roasted, peeled chestnuts, roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 1/2 cups turkey or chicken stock
2 large eggs
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Steps:

Arrange brioche pieces in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Let them dry out overnight, or place them in a 200-degree oven for an hour or two. (They'll be ready when they feel stale to the touch but haven't taken on any color.)
Heat oven to 375 degrees, and butter a shallow, 2-quart casserole or gratin dish. On a pot on the stove or in the microwave, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Put bread in the prepared baking dish and toss with melted butter. Bake until golden and toasted, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool, then transfer toast to a large bowl. (Don't wash the baking dish; you'll use it again for the stuffing.)
In a 12-inch skillet, melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in onion, celery, fennel and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook until soft and just starting to brown, about 12 minutes. Stir in thyme and sage, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and transfer to bowl with brioche. Gently fold in chestnuts and pepper and let cool.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups stock, eggs, parsley and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Fold gently into bread mixture, then scrape it all back into prepared baking dish. Drizzle on remaining 1 cup stock until the mixture is moist but not squishy; you may not need all the stock.
Cover dish with foil and bake until lightly springy, about 25 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until golden brown, another 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 280, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 397 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BRIOCHE STUFFING RECIPE BY TASTY

Brioche Stuffing Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: unsalted butter, spicy italian sausage, celery, large yellow onions, garlic, fresh oregano, fresh sage, day-old brioche bread, large eggs, chicken stock, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories Sides

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 stick
1 ½ lb spicy italian sausage, casings removed
6 stalks celery, chopped
2 large yellow onions, diced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
2 loaves day-old brioche bread, torn into 1-inch (2-cm) pieces, (bake at 325˚F (170˚C) for 25 minutes to dry out if not day-old)
3 large eggs
3 cups chicken stock
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped, divided
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425˚F (220˚C). Grease a 9x13-inch (23x33-cm) baking dish.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
Add the celery, onions, and garlic. Cook until softened and golden, about 5 minutes.
Add the oregano and sage. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
In a medium bowl, beat together the eggs, chicken stock, half of the parsley, the salt, and pepper.
In a large bowl, combine the bread and cooked sausage mixture.
Pour the egg mixture over the bread and sausage mixture, and stir to coat.
Transfer the stuffing to the prepared baking dish and cover with foil.
Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Top with the remaining parsley.
Enjoy!