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    Roasted Grape and Pecan Stuffing

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    Roasted Grape and Pecan Stuffing

    Roasted Grape and Pecan Stuffing is a savory, classic side with the juicy burst of caramelized grapes. A fun variation on a favorite.


    Cooking grapes brings out their flavor and juiciness. Roasted, they are perfect for a savory stuffing. I often add a little touch of tart sweetness to this holiday side dish, whether it's dried apricots or cranberries, even dried cherries and chopped apples or oranges are always a favorite. Grapes are a unique addition, and I find roasting them creates a richer flavor to add to the stuffing.

    Roasted Grape and Pecan Stuffing

    I don't stuff my bird with my stuffing, or dressing. It gets soggy, and is hard to dig out! I mostly like to have the flavorful crispy bits that come from baking the stuffing in the oven.

    I add savory sausage to my Roasted Grape and Pecan Stuffing for even more goodness!

    Sausage is a staple in my stuffing. It gives a savory, flavorful punch to the mix, and it compliments the turkey too. I use a mild Italian sausage and combine it with the onions, celery and garlic. My stuffing gets to be super flavorful because I keep my turkey simple. I don't stuff my turkey with garlic because it makes the gravy drippings way too strong. Feel free to add garlic to stuffing and really punch up the flavor to eat with the bird.

    Stirring Roasted Grape and Pecan Stuffing from Tara Teaspoon

    As with most stuffings, this one is also make-ahead! So that big day isn't so overwhelming. I make it right in the dish I'm going to bake it in, cover it and keep it in the fridge until the big day. Enjoy!

    Roasted Grape and Pecan Stuffing

    Roasted Grape and Pecan Stuffing

    Tara Teaspoon
    Roasted Grape and Pecan Stuffing is a savory, classic side with the juicy burst of caramelized grapes. A fun variation on a favorite.
    4.67 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 50 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
    Course buffet
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 322 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 cups (10 oz) red grapes
    • ½ lb sweet Italian sausage casings removed
    • 1 large onion diced
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 3 ribs celery diced
    • 10 cups bread cubes from a 1-lb loaf country bread cut into ½-inch cubes
    • 2 tablespoon finely chopped sage
    • ½ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
    • ¾ cup chopped pecans
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
    • 6 tablespoon melted butter
    • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

    Instructions
     

    • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté grapes until soft and caramelized, about 10 min; set aside.
    • In the same pan cook sausage breaking into small pieces, until golden brown. Remove sausage but leave fat in pan. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent, about 5 min. Add celery and cook until just tender.
    • In a large bowl combine onion mixture, grapes, bread cubes, herbs, pecans, salt and pepper. Separately whisk together chicken broth, butter and Worcestershire sauce, then stir into stuffing.
    • Transfer to a 3-qt baking dish. If making ahead, keep covered and chilled for up to a day. To cook, cover with foil and bake in a 350°F oven until heated through, about 20 min. Remove cover and bake until golden, another 15 min.

    Notes

    • Caramelized grapes add sweetness. Prep it the night before and keep it in the fridge until you're ready to bake

    Nutrition

    Calories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 8gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 660mgPotassium: 325mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 565IUVitamin C: 7.4mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 2.2mg
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    Recipe by Tara Teaspoon. Food styling by Sara Neumeier. Prop styling by Penelope Bouklas. Photography by Raymond Hom. Originally Published in LHJ Nov 2011

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    Filed Under: Christmas Side Dishes, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Side Dishes Tagged With: dinner, dressing, entertaining, fall, grape, grapes, holiday, november, nuts, pecans, roasted grapes, side, stuffing, sweet and savory, thanksgiving, turkey

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    1. Mary Bench says

      May 23, 2019 at 1:05 pm

      This looks wonderful! Must try!

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