Herman’s Corn Bread Stuffing

This luxurious stuffing elevates traditional holiday fare with the rich, earthy flavor of pan-seared chicken livers. The base of herbed cornbread provides a sturdy, flavorful foundation that absorbs the savory pan drippings perfectly. Toasted pine nuts and slivered almonds add a delightful crunch, while raisins and dried apricots offer bursts of sweetness that balance the savory elements. Aromatics like shallots, onions, and garlic are softened in butter to create a fragrant base, finished with a splash of dry white wine for brightness. This stuffing is hearty, textured, and deeply satisfying, making it an ideal companion for roasted turkey or poultry. It holds up well to make-ahead preparation, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully before baking.

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Baked Goods

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 10

Calories: 575.2

Description

This luxurious stuffing elevates traditional holiday fare with the rich, earthy flavor of pan-seared chicken livers. The base of herbed cornbread provides a sturdy, flavorful foundation that absorbs the savory pan drippings perfectly. Toasted pine nuts and slivered almonds add a delightful crunch, while raisins and dried apricots offer bursts of sweetness that balance the savory elements. Aromatics like shallots, onions, and garlic are softened in butter to create a fragrant base, finished with a splash of dry white wine for brightness. This stuffing is hearty, textured, and deeply satisfying, making it an ideal companion for roasted turkey or poultry. It holds up well to make-ahead preparation, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully before baking.

Directions

1
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add shallots and onion to the skillet and cook until soft and translucent.
3
Add chopped chicken livers, toasted pine nuts, slivered almonds, and minced garlic to the skillet.
4
Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the livers are just firm but still tender inside.
5
Stir in the dry white wine and cook over high heat for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
6
Transfer the mixture from the skillet into a large mixing bowl.
7
Add the crumbled herbed cornbread, cooked rice, drained chestnuts, honey, chopped apple, raisins, dried apricots, ground ginger, basil, allspice, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
8
Gently toss all ingredients together until evenly combined.
9
Transfer the stuffing mixture to a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-40 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 575.2kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36.3g56%
Saturated Fat 17.0g85%
Cholesterol 89.8mg30%
Sodium 347.8mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 44.3g15%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g20%
Sugars 18.9g
Protein 16.1g33%

* 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: stuffing, cornbread, chicken livers, pine nuts, almonds, raisins, apricots, shallots, onion, garlic, white wine, chestnuts, rice, holiday side, thanksgiving, roast turkey, make-ahead, herbed, toasted nuts

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