Best Tuscan Sausage Kale Ciabatta Stuffing Recipes

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
1 pound sweet Italian fennel sausage, casings removed, broken into small pieces
3 large leeks, white and light-green parts only, sliced
1/2 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 bunch kale, leaves trimmed and chopped
1 pound stale onion focaccia, cubed
1 large egg
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or turkey stock
1 cup diced parmesan cheese, plus 1/4 cup shredded

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 3-quart casserole dish.
Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add the leeks and squash and season with 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper; cook until the leeks are soft, about 3 minutes. Add the kale, toss and cover until the kale wilts, about 4 minutes. Add the focaccia cubes and the remaining 3 tablespoons butter and toss until the butter melts.
Whisk the egg and chicken broth in a bowl until smooth; stir in the diced parmesan and 1 teaspoon salt. Pour the broth mixture over the bread mixture; cook until the liquid is absorbed by the bread, about 1 minute.
Transfer the bread mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Scatter the shredded cheese evenly on top and bake until golden and cooked through, about 40 minutes. Set aside for 5 minutes before serving.

Mario Batali's Sausage Ciabatta Stuffing Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by Jan_C

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound fennel sausage, casings removed
1 yellow onion, diced
1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced; fronds reserved
1 cup chestnut, roughly chopped
1 apple, peeled and diced
5 cups ciabatta, cubed and toasted
1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley (chopped)
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup melted butter

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil and then crumble the sausage into the pan and cook until fat begins to render and sausage begin to crisp. Add the onion, fennel, chestnuts, apples, and cook, stirring occasionally, until sausage is and cooked through. In a large bowl, place the cubed bread and pour the cooked sausage mixture over top. Sprinkle with parsley, and pour the stock and butter over the top and toss to combine. Spoon mixture into a 9x13 baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes, uncover, and bake until top is golden and crisp. Serve garnished with the fennel fronds.

Sausage and Kale Stuffing image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

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.