ROASTED-PEAR STUFFING

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This stuffing goes with recipes for Recipe #194607 and Recipe #194648. All recipes originated with Cooking Light.

Provided by hepcat1

Categories     Pears

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons olive oil
4 cups sliced peeled bosc pears (about 3 1/2 pounds)
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced peeled celeriac (celery root)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry sherry
1/2 cup brandy
5 cups cubed dense white bread (1/2 inch cubes)
1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add pear slices, and cook, without stirring, 2 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Carefully turn pear slices; cook for 2 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Add onion, celery, and garlic; saute 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Add sherry and brandy, and cook until liquid almost evaporates.
  • Remove from heat; cool.
  • Combine all ingredients, including pears, in a large bowl, tossing gently.
  • Spoon the bread mixture into a 2-quart casserole.
  • Cover and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.1, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 224.6, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 7.5, Protein 3.6

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