Challah, Sausage, and Dried Cherry Stuffing Recipe

Challah, Sausage, and Dried Cherry Stuffing

epicurious

60 mins (prep 45)

20 ingredients

makes 8 to 10 servings

The sunny yellow color of egg bread adds a visual warmth to classic bread stuffing. This stuffing, interspersed with nubbins of sage-laced breakfast sausage and studded with tart cherries and toasted pecans, is so memorable, we guarantee it will be talked about wistfully long after the turkey carcass has turned into soup. Editor's Note: This recipe is part of our Gourmet Modern Menu for Thanksgiving for 2 or 20. Menu also includes: Citrus-Sage Roast Turkey with Gravy (whole turkey or breast ); Roasted Butternut Squash Ribbons with Arugula, Pancetta, and Hazelnut Salad; Mashed Potato and Cauliflower Gratin; Cabernet-Cranberry Sauce with Figs; and for dessert, Apple Crostata with Spiced Caramel Sauce .

Categories: entertaining , stuffing~dressing , thanksgiving ,

Ingredients

1 cup (4 ounces) pecans
1 (1-pound) challah loaf (or other egg bread), cut into 1-inch cubes (about 12 cups)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound bulk sausage meat (usually sold in a tube)
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon pieces
3 medium onions, chopped
4 large celery ribs, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon allspice
salt
freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup dried tart (morello) cherries (4 ounces; see cooks' note:s)
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups turkey stock or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
special equipment: 3 1/2- to 4-quart shallow ceramic or glass baking dish (or two 2-quart shallow baking dishes)

Nutrition

Serving Size (135.79 g)

Servings 8

Amount per Serving

Calories 361.1 Calories from Fat 283.5

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 31.5g 387.68%

Saturated Fat 12.65g 506.09%

Trans Fat 0.0g %

Cholesterol 117.89mg 314.38%

Sodium 1120.68mg 373.56%

Total Carbohydrate 4.33g 11.56%

Dietary Fiber 0.09 g 3.0%

Sugars 1.33 g %

Protein 15.06g 241.03%

Vitamin A 439.04IU% Vitamin C 0.58mg%

Calcium 95.94mg% Iron 1.22mg%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your diet value must be higher or lower depending upon your calorie needs:

Calories 2,000 2,500

Total Fat Less Than 65g 80g

Sat Fat Less Than 20g 25g

Cholesterol Less Than 300mg 300mg

Sodium Less Than 2,400mg 2,400mg

Total Carb 300g 375g

Dietary Fiber 25g 30g

Potassium 3,500 mg

Protein 50 g

Calories Per Gram

Fat 9•Carbohydrate 4•Protein 4

*Nutrition information was calculated excluding the following ingredients:
bulk sausage, medium onions, celery ribs, freshly ground black pepper, tart, large eggs, reduced-sodium chicken broth, or, coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley, or, special equipment, baking

Cooking Instructions