TORTILLA CHIP-CHORIZO STUFFING

Tortilla Chip-Chorizo Stuffing image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

9 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
12 ounces dried chorizo, chopped
4 bunches scallions, chopped
4 4-ounce cans chopped green chiles, drained
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 cups low-sodium turkey or chicken broth
2 large eggs
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 13-ounce bag corn tortilla chips, coarsely crushed
8 cups stale white bread cubes
2 cups cubed queso fresco cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 3-quart baking dish. Melt 8 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add the chorizo, scallions, chiles and cumin and cook, stirring, until the chorizo is slightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a simmer.
Whisk the eggs and cilantro in a large bowl. Add the tortilla chips, bread and cheese and season with salt and pepper. Slowly pour in the chorizo-broth mixture and toss to combine. Transfer the stuffing to the prepared baking dish; dot with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Cover with aluminum foil and bake 30 minutes, then uncover and bake until golden, about 30 more minutes.