SAUSAGE AND KALE STUFFING

Sausage and Kale Stuffing image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 stick unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
4 stalks celery, chopped
2 onions, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 bunch kale (preferably Tuscan), stemmed and chopped
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 large eggs
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
16 cups 1/2-inch stale white bread cubes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
4 ounces provolone cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and butter a 3-quart baking dish. Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes.
Add the celery, onions, thyme, rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the kale and cook, stirring, until just softened, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat and set aside.
Whisk the eggs and parsley in a large bowl. Add the bread cubes and the sausage mixture; stir to combine. Fold in the provolone. Transfer the stuffing to the prepared baking dish. Cut the remaining 2 tablespoons butter into cubes and dot over the stuffing. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes, then uncover and bake until golden brown, about 20 more minutes.