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stuffing - portuguese style

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Recipe by
Kathy D
@LifeIsGoodkd

Emeril Lagasse's Mom's recipe for stuffing (or dressing). It's like a savory bread pudding and would make a fabulous side dish. If you can't find the Portuguese sausage, go ahead and sub in chorizo.

yield 10 -12
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For stuffing - portuguese style

  • 12-14 c
    1/2-inch cubes of day-old hearty bread
  • 4 c
    whole milk
  • 4 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1/4 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 lb
    chourico sausage (or chorizo), coarsely chopped
  • 1 1/2 c
    onions, chopped
  • 1 c
    green bell peppers, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    celery, chopped
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    garlic, minced
  • 2 lg
    eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 c
    fresh parsley, chopped

How To Make stuffing - portuguese style

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Put the bread into a large bowl and add the milk. Press the bread into the milk and let it stand until the milk is absorbed and the bread is soft, approx. 15 minutes.
  • 2
    Heat 3 T olive oil in a large skillet, over med-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, while stirring, until it's lightly browned, approx. 1 minute. Add the sausage and cook, while stirring, until browned, approx. 3 minutes. Add onions, bell peppers, celery and the bay leaf. Season with salt, crushed red pepper, and black pepper. Cook, while stirring occasionally, until the veggies are slightly softened, approx. 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until it is fragrant, approx. 30 seconds.
  • 3
    Add the meat mixture to the bread mixture and stir it together so it's mixed well. Add the eggs and parsley. Stir to blend. Remove the bay leaf and discard.
  • 4
    Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish, with the remaining tablespoon of oil. Pour the mixture into the pan and sread it evenly with a rubber spatula. Bake this until it gets bubbly and golden brown, approx. 1 hour. Remove it from the oven and serve warm.
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