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Pear-Chorizo Stuffing

Name: Pear-Chorizo Stuffing
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: Mexican
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

Prep 25 min
Total 1 hr 25 min
Ingredients 12
Servings 16

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

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.