Apple Pecan Stuffing
Ingredients:
13 c. sourdough bread, cut into cubes
3 c. rye bread, cut into cubes
3 c. pumpernickel bread, cut into cubes
4 T. The Tasteful Olive Mushroom and Sage infused extra virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, peeled and minced
1 bulb fennel, diced
3 apples (red, yellow and green), cored and diced
2/3 c. pecan halves, chopped
1/2 c. The Tasteful Olive Traditional dark balsamic vinegar
2 c. chicken or turkey stock
2 eggs, beaten
1 t. salt
1/2 t. cracked black pepper
fresh sage, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place bread cubes on baking sheets and toast in the oven until crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
Heat oil in a large skillet. Once hot, add onion, fennel, and apples. Sauté until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Place bread cubes, veggies, and pecan halves in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, combine vinegar, stock, eggs, salt, and pepper and whisk to combine.
Pour mixture over the other ingredients and toss to combine.
Transfer stuffing to a casserole or baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake for another 30 minutes, until topping is crisp. Top stuffing with chopped sage before serving.
