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Pear-Chorizo Stuffing

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  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 1 hr 25 min
  • Ingredients 12
  • Servings 16
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Progresso® chicken broth provides a simple addition to this pear-chorizo stuffing that’s baked to perfect golden brown hue – a delicious side dish.
Updated Oct 24, 2011
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb chorizo sausage, casing removed, chopped
  • Vegetable oil, as needed
  • 2 large stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 3 bosc pears, peeled, chopped
  • 2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
  • 8 cups 1-inch cubes baguette French bread
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Grease or spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. In 12-inch skillet, cook chorizo over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, 6 to 8 minutes or until no longer pink. Measure drippings from pan; if necessary, add vegetable oil to measure total of 3 tablespoons. Add celery, onion, garlic, oregano and thyme; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly softened. Stir in pears to coat.
  • 2
    Pour mixture into large bowl. Add broth to skillet; stir to loosen browned bits. Pour into bowl of chorizo mixture. Stir in cilantro, bread and pecans. Spoon into baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • 3
    Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until brown. Remove foil; bake about 5 minutes longer or until golden brown.

Nutrition Information

250 Calories, 15g Total Fat, 10g Protein, 18g Total Carbohydrate, 6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
250
Calories from Fat
130
Total Fat
15g
23%
Saturated Fat
4 1/2g
23%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
25mg
8%
Sodium
580mg
24%
Potassium
230mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
18g
6%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Sugars
6g
Protein
10g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

  • Progresso® chicken broth provides a simple addition to this pear-chorizo stuffing that’s baked to perfect golden brown hue – a delicious side dish.
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