How To Make Sourdough Rye Stuffing with Ham and Cheese
This sourdough rye stuffing is made with cheesy bread pieces tossed with a mix of ham, celery, and apples for a savor and sweet dish.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1½lbssourdough rye bread,(1 loaf)
- 6ozunsalted butter,(1½ stick)
- ¼cupParmesan cheese,plus 2 tbsp, freshly grated
- 1large onion
- 6medium scallions
- 2celery ribs
- ½lbground country ham,or minced prosciutto
- 2large McIntosh apples
- 1tbspthyme,minced
- salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4cupschicken stock,or canned low-sodium broth
- 2large eggs
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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In a very large bowl, toss the bread cubes with the 4 tablespoons of melted butter, then spread on 3 large baking sheets.
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Sprinkle with the Parmesan and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned and crisp. Let cool, then return the bread to the bowl. Leave the oven on.
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Melt the remaining 1 stick of butter in a large skillet.
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Add the onion, scallions, and celery and cook over moderately low heat for about 12 minutes, stirring until softened.
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Add the ham and cook over moderately high heat for about 4 minutes, stirring until golden.
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Stir in the apples and thyme and let cool.
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Scrape the apple mixture over the bread cubes and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
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In a large bowl, whisk the stock with the eggs and pour over the stuffing. Mix thoroughly.
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Butter 2 large, shallow baking dishes and divide the stuffing between them. Cover with foil and bake for about 25 minutes until heated through.
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Uncover and bake for about 15 minutes until browned and crisp.
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Serve at once.
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Make-Ahead: The stuffing can be assembled and refrigerated overnight. Bring to room temperature before baking.
Nutrition
- Calories: 442.12kcal
- Fat: 21.15g
- Saturated Fat: 11.06g
- Trans Fat: 0.56g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 6.55g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.75g
- Carbohydrates: 45.73g
- Fiber: 5.91g
- Sugar: 9.90g
- Protein: 17.85g
- Cholesterol: 95.05mg
- Sodium: 1235.09mg
- Calcium: 129.27mg
- Potassium: 480.17mg
- Iron: 2.95mg
- Vitamin A: 149.44µg
- Vitamin C: 5.99mg
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