Italian Chard Dressing

Health score
30%
Italian Chard Dressing
45 min.
12
423kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your mealtime experience with a dish that embodies the essence of Italian comfort food, look no further than this delightful Italian Chard Dressing. Rich in flavors and textures, this recipe brings together a hearty blend of Italian sausage, aromatic herbs, and nourishing Swiss chard to create a memorable side dish or a main course option that is perfect for gatherings and family dinners.

The combination of sautéed vegetables and flavorful herbs, melded with tender French bread and generous amounts of parmesan cheese, results in a dish that’s both savory and satisfying. Not only is it packed with taste, but it also provides a wonderful way to incorporate leafy greens into your diet, making it a nourishing choice for any meal. Plus, the alluring aroma wafting through your kitchen as it bakes is simply irresistible!

This Italian Chard Dressing is incredibly versatile. Serve it alongside roasted meats for a hearty lunch or as a standout main dish for dinner. Each bite offers a delightful crunch on the outside while remaining soft and luscious on the inside—just the right balance to please any palate. Best of all, it can be prepared in just 45 minutes and serves up to 12 people, making it a fantastic option for entertaining or feeding a crowd. Treat your loved ones to a taste of Italy with this deliciously comforting dish!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup celery finely chopped
  • 1.5 teaspoons basil dried
  • 0.3 teaspoon rosemary dried
  • 0.3 teaspoon rubbed sage dried
  • 0.8 lb bread french
  •  garlic clove minced pressed
  • pounds sausages italian
  • cups nonfat milk 
  • oz onion peeled chopped
  • 1.5 cups parmesan cheese grated
  • cup parsley chopped
  • 12 servings salt 
  • 20 oz swiss chard frozen thawed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Cut bread into 1/2-inch slices.
  2. Place slices in a bowl and add milk.
  3. Mix gently with a spoon to saturate with milk and let stand about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  4. Meanwhile, place a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over high heat. Squeeze sausages from casings into pan. Discard casings. Stir meat often to crumble and lightly brown, 10 to 15 minutes; discard fat.
  5. Add parsley, garlic, onion, and celery. Stir often until vegetables are lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes.
  6. With your hands, squeeze bread slices to break them into tiny pieces.
  7. Add cooked meat mixture, cheese, basil, sage, and rosemary.
  8. Squeeze moisture from chard and add to bowl.
  9. Mix dressing and add salt to taste.
  10. Spoon into a shallow 3-quart (9- by 13-in.) casserole. For moist dressing, cover with foil; for crusty dressing, do not cover.
  11. Bake in a 325 to 350 oven (use temperature turkey requires) until hot (at least 150 in center) or lightly browned, about 50 minutes (1 hour if dressing is chilled).

Nutrition Facts

Calories423kcal
Protein19.07%
Fat59.72%
Carbs21.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.4
Glycemic Load
12.85
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
24.721739136654%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.71mg
Apigenin
10.89mg
Luteolin
0.1mg
Isorhamnetin
0.71mg
Kaempferol
2.92mg
Myricetin
2.21mg
Quercetin
3.95mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:422.9kcal
21.15%
Fat:28.07g
43.18%
Saturated Fat:10.66g
66.62%
Carbohydrates:22.43g
7.48%
Net Carbohydrates:20.52g
7.46%
Sugar:4.6g
5.12%
Cholesterol:69.56mg
23.19%
Sodium:1260.09mg
54.79%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:20.16g
40.33%
Vitamin K:478.05µg
455.29%
Vitamin A:3522.71IU
70.45%
Selenium:32.61µg
46.58%
Vitamin B1:0.69mg
45.88%
Phosphorus:290.54mg
29.05%
Vitamin C:23.6mg
28.6%
Vitamin B2:0.4mg
23.54%
Calcium:232.12mg
23.21%
Manganese:0.42mg
21.24%
Vitamin B3:4.17mg
20.87%
Iron:3.37mg
18.75%
Vitamin B6:0.37mg
18.36%
Vitamin B12:1.09µg
18.23%
Magnesium:72.55mg
18.14%
Zinc:2.64mg
17.59%
Potassium:558.41mg
15.95%
Folate:61.31µg
15.33%
Copper:0.21mg
10.6%
Vitamin B5:0.8mg
7.98%
Fiber:1.91g
7.63%
Vitamin E:1.08mg
7.21%
Vitamin D:0.51µg
3.41%
Source:My Recipes