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A unique take on the traditional Thanksgiving stuffing! This focaccia stuffing is filled with dried figs and chicken sausage for sweet and savory flavors! #thanksgiving #sidedishes #thanksgivingrecipes #stuffing #stuffingrecipe #focaccia #sausage #fig
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Focaccia Fig and Sausage Stuffing

A fresh new take on the classic Thanksgiving stuffing side dish! This one is for those savory sweet lovers!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Julie Chiou

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 4 cups (946 g) 1-inch cubed day old focaccia bread
  • 1 pound (454 g) fresh sweet Italian pork sausage casing removed (I used Trader Joe's maple cranberry chicken sausage)
  • 4 stalks celery diced
  • ½ large yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon EACH fresh sage, rosemary, thyme finely diced
  • ⅔ cup (99 g) diced dried figs
  • 1 cup (237 ml) turkey stock
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fried onions for topping (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 °F (191 °C) and have a 9x13-inch oven-safe casserole dish ready.
  • In a large bowl, place cubed bread in and set aside.
    4 cups 1-inch cubed day old focaccia bread
  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, add a little bit of olive oil or butter. Once heated up, add the sausage and break into pieces with a wooden spoon or spatula and cook until browned.
    1 pound fresh sweet Italian pork sausage
  • Add in the celery, onion, and garlic. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
    4 stalks celery, 1/2 large yellow onion, 3 cloves garlic,
  • Add the fresh herbs and dried figs. Toss to incorporate. Add the turkey stock then season with salt and pepper.
    1 tablespoon EACH fresh sage, rosemary, thyme, 2/3 cup diced dried figs, 1 cup turkey stock, Salt and pepper
  • Remove from heat and pour mixture into bowl with bread. Toss to incorporate evenly.
  • Pour mixture into baking sheet and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle fried onion pieces on top, if using.
    Fried onions
  • Bake, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until mixture is warmed through and the top is beginning to brown.
  • Once done, remove from oven, let sit for 10 minutes then serve (with more fried onion pieces on top, if desired).

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 724 kcal | Carbohydrates: 93 g | Protein: 30 g | Fat: 26 g | Saturated Fat: 8 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 56 mg | Sodium: 1380 mg | Potassium: 732 mg | Fiber: 9 g | Sugar: 19 g

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