Best Pumpkin Stuffing With Wild Mushrooms Recipes

STUFFED PUMPKIN DINNER

Steps:

• Wash pumpkin; cut a 6-in. circle around top stem. Remove top and set aside; discard seeds and loose fibers from inside. Place pumpkin in a large Dutch oven. Fill with boiling water to a depth of 6 in.; add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the pumpkin is almost tender but holds its shape. Carefully remove and drain well; pat dry. , In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain well. Cool slightly; place in a large bowl. Add rice, tomato sauce, ham, eggs, garlic, oregano, pepper, vinegar and remaining salt. , Place pumpkin in a shallow sturdy baking pan. Firmly pack beef mixture into pumpkin; replace top. Leaving pan uncovered, bake at 350° for 1 hour. Let stand for 10 minutes. Remove the top; if desired, use paper towel to remove excess moisture from top of meat. Slice pumpkin into wedges.

PUMPKIN BREAD MUSHROOM STUFFING

Steps:

• Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet, and let dry overnight.
• Alternatively, heat in a 250 degree oven until dry, about 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Butter a 2 quart baking dish.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Saute celery and onions for about 10 minutes.
• Add mushrooms, and continue cooking for about 8 minutes, or until tender.
• Season with rosemary, tarragon, chives, parsley, salt and pepper.
• Fold in bread cubes, and add enough broth to moisten.
• Transfer to prepared dish and cover with foil.
• Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes.
• Remove cover, and bake for 10 minutes, or until top is crisp.

PUMPKIN STUFFING WITH WILD MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• 1. Cut the pumpkin bread into 1/2 to 3/4 inch cubes. Dry the cubes overnight or, lightly toast them in a slow oven for one hour in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Place bread cubes into large bowl, set aside.
• 2. Butter a 2 quart casserole dish and set aside.
• 3. Melt butter in large skillet. Add onion and sauté until slot and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté for about 6 minutes.
• 4. Add the contents of the skillet into the bread cubes, toss lightly. Add stock and herbs, toss lightly until everything is well distributed. If mixture is too dry, add 2 additional tablespoons chicken stock.
• 5. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F. for 40 minutes. Serve immediately.

SAUSAGE-STUFFED PUMPKINS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the water, rice, bouillon and curry powder to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 45-50 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and shallots 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Reduce heat; add the currants, broth, poultry seasoning, sage and marjoram. Return sausage to the pan. Cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat; stir in rice., Wash pumpkins; cut a 3-in. circle around each stem. Remove tops and set aside. Remove and discard loose fibers; save seeds for another use. Prick inside each pumpkin with a fork; sprinkle with salt and garlic powder. Stuff with sausage mixture; replace tops. , Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish; add 1/2 in. water. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Cover loosely with foil; bake 45-50 minutes longer or until tender. Cut each pumpkin into 4 wedges to serve.