Pear-Chorizo Stuffing

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. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

lb chorizo sausage, casing removed, chopped

Vegetable oil, as needed

large stalks celery, chopped

large onion, finely chopped (1 cup)

cloves garlic, finely chopped

tablespoon fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

tablespoon fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

bosc pears, peeled, chopped

cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)

1/4

cup finely chopped cilantro

cups 1-inch cubes baguette French bread

1/2

cup chopped pecans

Directions

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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.