Venetian Stuffing With Cheese

This Venetian-style stuffing offers a luxurious blend of earthy Swiss chard and creamy part-skim ricotta cheese. The addition of toasted walnuts and crispy pancetta provides a delightful textural contrast, while aromatic herbs like rosemary, savory, and thyme infuse the mixture with deep, rustic flavors. Minced green onions and garlic add a fresh pungency that balances the richness of the cheeses. It is an ideal filling for roasting whole chickens, stuffing chicken breasts, or serving as a hearty vegetarian side dish. The combination of fresh greens and savory meats creates a harmonious flavor profile that is both comforting and elegant, making it a standout choice for holiday dinners or special weekend meals.

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Side Dishes

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 904.6

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This Venetian-style stuffing offers a luxurious blend of earthy Swiss chard and creamy part-skim ricotta cheese. The addition of toasted walnuts and crispy pancetta provides a delightful textural contrast, while aromatic herbs like rosemary, savory, and thyme infuse the mixture with deep, rustic flavors. Minced green onions and garlic add a fresh pungency that balances the richness of the cheeses. It is an ideal filling for roasting whole chickens, stuffing chicken breasts, or serving as a hearty vegetarian side dish. The combination of fresh greens and savory meats creates a harmonious flavor profile that is both comforting and elegant, making it a standout choice for holiday dinners or special weekend meals.

Ingredients

2 tablespoon Butter
3 Green Onions, minced
2/3 cup Chopped walnuts
1 cloves Garlic, minced
1 ounce Pancetta, minced
1/2 teaspoon Dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon Dried savory
1/8 teaspoon Dried thyme
1 pound Part-skim ricotta cheese
3/4 pound Fresh Swiss Chard or

Directions

1
Cook spinach or Swiss chard according to package directions, then squeeze dry and finely chop.
2
Cook rice according to package directions until tender.
3
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
4
Add minced green onions and cook for 2 minutes until softened.
5
Stir in walnuts, minced garlic, minced pancetta, rosemary, savory, and thyme.
6
Continue cooking for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent herbs from burning.
7
Remove the skillet from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
8
Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl.
9
Add the cooked greens, cooked rice, ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, and shredded Fontina or Jarlsberg cheese.
10
Blend all ingredients together until well combined.
11
Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 904.6kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 73.5g114%
Saturated Fat 32.2g161%
Cholesterol 154.0mg52%
Sodium 198.1mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 25.6g9%
Dietary Fiber 4.6g19%
Sugars 8.8g
Protein 43.2g87%

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

Note

The stuffing can be prepared up to 2 days in advance. Cover tightly and refrigerate until ready to use.

If using fresh Swiss chard, ensure it is thoroughly cooked and squeezed dry to prevent the stuffing from becoming watery.

For a vegetarian version, omit the pancetta and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth if needed for moisture.

Keywords: venetian, stuffing, ricotta, swiss chard, walnuts, pancetta, herbs, italian, chicken filling, eggplant stuffing, garlic, onion, rosemary, thyme, savory, parmesan, fontina, rice, spinach, cheese

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