Chorizo Apple Stuffing

Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Chorizo Apple Stuffing
90 min.
16
309kcal

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Looking for a unique and flavorful side dish to elevate your next gathering? Look no further than this delightful Chorizo Apple Stuffing! This dairy-free recipe combines the savory richness of chorizo sausage with the sweet and tart notes of Granny Smith apples, creating a perfect harmony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

With a preparation time of just 90 minutes, this stuffing is not only delicious but also practical for busy cooks. Serving up to 16 people, it’s an ideal choice for family dinners, holiday feasts, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests. Each serving packs a satisfying 309 calories, making it a hearty addition to your meal without overwhelming your guests.

The combination of crusty bread, fresh herbs, and aromatic vegetables ensures that every bite is bursting with flavor. Plus, the use of reduced-sodium chicken broth keeps it light while still delivering that comforting, home-cooked taste we all love. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this Chorizo Apple Stuffing is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. Get ready to enjoy a dish that’s not only a feast for the palate but also a feast for the eyes!

Ingredients

  • large celery stalks with leaves, thinly sliced
  • pound chorizo sausage 
  • 1.5 pounds crusty bread such as pugliese cut into 1-in. cubes
  • 0.5 cup flat-leaf parsley chopped
  • large garlic cloves minced
  •  granny smith apples peeled thinly sliced
  • cups chicken broth reduced-sodium
  • 16 servings olive oil (if needed)
  • large onion chopped
  • tablespoons mexican oregano dried

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Cook chorizo in a 12-in. frying pan over medium-high heat until browned, stirring often and breaking meat into small chunks, about 8 minutes. Measure fat from pan; you should have 1/4 cup (if needed, add oil).
  3. Add celery, onion, garlic, oregano, and cayenne, if using; saut until slightly softened, about 4 minutes.
  4. Add apples and stir to coat.
  5. Transfer mixture to a very large bowl.
  6. Add broth to pan and stir to loosen browned bits; pour into bowl. Stir in parsley and bread. Spoon stuffing into a buttered 9- by 13-in. baking dish, mounding it.
  7. Bake stuffing until browned and center reaches at least 160, 50 to 60 minutes; drape with foil if it starts to get dark.
  8. Make ahead: Up to 1 day through step 2, covered and chilled; bake about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts

Calories309kcal
Protein10.35%
Fat54.72%
Carbs34.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.91
Glycemic Load
18.15
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
9.7991303827452%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.36mg
Catechin
0.3mg
Epigallocatechin
0.06mg
Epicatechin
1.71mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Apigenin
4.07mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Isorhamnetin
0.47mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.3mg
Quercetin
2.84mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:309.24kcal
15.46%
Fat:19.01g
29.25%
Saturated Fat:4.52g
28.24%
Carbohydrates:27.31g
9.1%
Net Carbohydrates:25.32g
9.21%
Sugar:4.82g
5.36%
Cholesterol:20mg
6.67%
Sodium:267.78mg
11.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.09g
16.18%
Vitamin K:44.06µg
41.96%
Vitamin B1:0.31mg
20.99%
Selenium:12.37µg
17.68%
Vitamin E:2.28mg
15.19%
Folate:59.31µg
14.83%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.66%
Iron:2.52mg
14.01%
Vitamin B3:2.55mg
12.74%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.08%
Vitamin C:9.7mg
11.76%
Fiber:2g
7.98%
Vitamin A:326.24IU
6.52%
Phosphorus:62.29mg
6.23%
Copper:0.1mg
4.96%
Magnesium:18.89mg
4.72%
Calcium:47.13mg
4.71%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.46%
Potassium:136.62mg
3.9%
Zinc:0.55mg
3.63%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.88%
Source:My Recipes