GRAIN STUFFING WITH SAUSAGE

Grain Stuffing with Sausage image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup farro, rinsed
3/4 cup rye berries, rinsed
5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
5 sprigs thyme, plus 1 tablespoon chopped leaves
2 bay leaves
3/4 cup millet, rinsed
1 medium-large celery root, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 red onions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
1 pound turkey or chicken sausage, casings removed, meat crumbled
1 cup shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese (about 4 ounces)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Combine the farro, rye berries, 4 cups chicken broth, 2 cups water, the thyme sprigs and bay leaves in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the grains are almost tender, 20 minutes. Stir in the millet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until some of the millet grains have burst, 15 minutes. Drain in a fine-mesh sieve; discard the thyme and bay leaves. Spread the grains on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let cool at least 1 hour. Transfer to a large bowl.
Meanwhile, position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 425 degrees F. Toss the celery root, red onions, sweet potatoes, olive oil, sage, 2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Spread out on 2 rimmed baking sheets. Roast, stirring and rotating the pans halfway through, until browned and tender, 40 to 50 minutes.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage; cook, breaking it up, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the chopped thyme; cook 1 minute. Add the remaining 1 cup chicken broth, bring to a boil and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
Butter a shallow 3-quart baking dish. Stir the sausage mixture, roasted vegetables, mozzarella and parmesan into the grains; season with salt and pepper. Spread in the prepared baking dish and dot with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Bake until golden and warmed through, 20 to 30 minutes.