Mama T's Thanksgiving Stuffing

Stuffing with Pancetta, Sausage, and Fennel

skill level

Easy

time

30-60min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Mama T

Thanksgiving isn't complete with the stuffing. The crisp, fresh fennel and smoky pancetta will spice up the classic fall side dish.

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step 1

ingredients

instructions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
step 2

ingredients 2 cups Pancetta (chopped small)
1 large Onion (small diced)
3 Garlic Cloves (minced)

instructions In a medium saute pan over medium heat, render the pancetta. Cook until browned and then remove it from the pan. Discard some of the fat, but leave enough to cook the onions and garlic in. Saute until soft.
step 3

ingredients 1/2 pound Sweet Italian Sausage (crumbled)
1/2 cup Parsley (leaves picked)
1 tablespoon Dried Thyme
2 Fennel Bulbs (medium diced plus fennel fronds for garnish)
1/4 cup White Wine
1 stick Butter (sliced)

instructions Add the sausage meat, parsley, and thyme. Cook until the sausage browns. Add the fennel and cook until golden. Add back in the pancetta and pour in the wine. Bring to a simmer. Add the butter and stir until melted.
step 4

ingredients 1 Seasoned Stuffing Mix
1-2 cups Chicken Broth
1 Egg (beaten)

instructions In a large bowl, add the stuffing mix, chicken stock, and the mixture in the saute pan. Toss to coat evenly and then add the egg.
step 5

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instructions Add the mixture to a buttered 9x13 baking dish. Cover with foil and cook for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and cook for a few more minutes until golden brown. Serve garnished with fennel fronds.
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