Cherry & Pine Nut Stuffing

Name: Cherry & Pine Nut Stuffing
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: Serves 8 - 10
Ingredients: Two sourdough loaves cut into 1-inch chunks-about 30 ounces; 8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese; 2 large red onions, chopped; 3 1/2 cups celery, chopped; 2 1/2 cups red peppers, chopped; 7 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 3/4 cup pine nuts; 4 ounces [[Chukar® Dried Cherries]] (Select from Chukar® Cherry Medley, Bings, Rainiers, Tarts); 1 tablespoon oregano; 1 tablespoon rosemary; 3/4 cup fresh basil, torn into pieces or 3 tablespoons dried basil; 4 large eggs, beaten; 1 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth**adjust the amount of chicken broth depending on how the bread cubes soak up the liquid; Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

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40 minutes

Serves 8 - 10

Ingredients

Two sourdough loaves cut into 1-inch chunks-about 30 ounces
8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
2 large red onions, chopped
3 1/2 cups celery, chopped
2 1/2 cups red peppers, chopped
7 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup pine nuts
4 ounces Chukar® Dried Cherries (Select from Chukar® Cherry Medley, Bings, Rainiers, Tarts)
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon rosemary
3/4 cup fresh basil, torn into pieces or 3 tablespoons dried basil
4 large eggs, beaten
1 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth**adjust the amount of chicken broth depending on how the bread cubes soak up the liquid
Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 400° degrees F. Coat 2 large baking sheets with vegetable oil spray.
In a large bowl, mix bread chunks, 6 tablespoons oil, and 1 cup Parmesan cheese. Spread bread mix onto baking sheets, toast in preheated oven for 11 minutes. Cool.
Prep the onions, celery, peppers: wash, dry, chop, and combine with the minced garlic. Using skillet, melt unsalted butter and the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the onions, celery, peppers, garlic, and sauté until tender. Add pine nuts and Chukar® Dried Cherries, cooking for 2 more minutes.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and add the spices, basil, and remaining cheese. Toss. Add beaten eggs, chicken broth**, gently toss, add Kosher salt and pepper to taste.
Spoon stuffing ingredients into large baking pan, cover loosely with foil, and bake at 350° degrees for 40 minutes. Uncover the pan, then bake an additional 20 minutes. Serve warm.