Portuguese-American Stuffing

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A savory blend of sweet Portuguese bread, spicy chourico, and rich turkey giblets.
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This traditional stuffing offers a hearty, savory-sweet flavor profile unique to Portuguese-American cuisine. The soft, slightly sweet crumb of Portuguese bread absorbs the rich juices from sautéed chourico sausage and tender turkey giblets. Aromatics like onion, garlic, and fresh parsley add depth, while paprika and black pepper provide a warm kick. The mixture is bound with eggs for a moist, cohesive texture that holds up well inside the turkey or baked alongside it. Perfect for holiday feasts, this dish brings comforting, rustic flavors to the table, celebrating heritage ingredients in every bite. It is a beloved classic that pairs beautifully with roasted poultry and gravy.

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Portuguese-American Stuffing

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 301.9

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This traditional stuffing offers a hearty, savory-sweet flavor profile unique to Portuguese-American cuisine. The soft, slightly sweet crumb of Portuguese bread absorbs the rich juices from saut&# 195;©ed chourico sausage and tender turkey giblets. Aromatics like onion, garlic, and fresh parsley add depth, while paprika and black pepper provide a warm kick. The mixture is bound with eggs for a moist, cohesive texture that holds up well inside the turkey or baked alongside it. Perfect for holiday feasts, this dish brings comforting, rustic flavors to the table, celebrating heritage ingredients in every bite. It is a beloved classic that pairs beautifully with roasted poultry and gravy.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cut the Portuguese bread into 1-inch cubes and soak in water until soft, then squeeze out excess moisture and break into smaller pieces.
  2. Simmer the chourico sausage, turkey liver, and gizzard in water until tender, then drain and chop into small pieces.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until soft and translucent.
  4. Add the chopped garlic and parsley to the pan, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the black pepper, paprika, and the prepared sausage and giblet mixture.
  6. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the beaten eggs to bind the mixture.
  7. Return the pan to low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is slightly dry and cohesive.
  8. Stuff the mixture into the cavity of a 12-pound turkey, ensuring it is not packed too tightly.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 301.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.6g6%
Saturated Fat 0.7g4%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 557.3mg24%
Total Carbohydrate 55.6g19%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g13%
Sugars 5.7g
Protein 10.2g21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: portuguese, stuffing, chourico, sweetbread, giblets, turkey, sausage, garlic, onion, parsley, paprika, holiday, thanksgiving, christmas, side-dish, heritage, rustic, comfort-food, sauteed, simmered
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