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Wild Mushroom and Spinach Stuffing

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Wild Mushroom and Spinach Stuffing

Wild Mushroom and Spinach Stuffing

amanda

Equipment

  • Hand Mixer - A versatile appliance perfect for combining and whipping ingredients smoothly.

  • Chef's Knife - Essential for chopping vegetables, including mushrooms and spinach, efficiently.

  • Cutting Board - Provides a durable surface for safely cutting various ingredients without damaging countertops.

  • Large Mixing Bowls - Useful for mixing large batches of stuffing components thoroughly.

  • Stirring Spoon or Whisk - Helpful for combining and integrating ingredients seamlessly in the mixture.

  • Baking Dish (Casserole) - Ideal for preparing and baking stuffed dishes like this Wild Mushroom and Spinach Stuffing.

  • Oven Mitt - Essential for handling hot cookware without risk of burns.

  • Measuring Cups and Spoons Set - Important for accurately measuring ingredients, ensuring the recipe's success.

  • Spatula or Slotted Spoon - Useful for scraping out stuffing from baking dishes without losing excess filling.

  • Muffin Tins - Perfect if you prefer individual portions of your stuffing, making it ideal for parties or personal servings.

  • Food Processor (optional) - While not necessary, a food processor can speed up the chopping process significantly when preparing large amounts of vegetables like mushrooms and spinach.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, divided

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 pound assorted fresh wild mushrooms (such as chanterelle, stemmed shiitake, and crimini), cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 9 cups)

  • 3 cups chopped onions (about 1 pound)

  • 2 cups chopped celery (4 to 5 stalks)

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme

  • 1 5-ounce container or bag baby spinach leaves

  • 12 cups (generous) 1-inch cubes day-old pain rustique or ciabatta bread with crust (about 1 1/4 pounds)

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt

  • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

  • 1 cup (or more) low-salt chicken broth

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Melt 1/4 cup butter with olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced wild mushrooms and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Sauté until mushrooms are tender and beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to large bowl.
2

Instruction 2

Melt remaining 1/2 cup butter in same skillet over medium heat. Add onions and celery. Sauté until vegetables are tender, about 12 minutes. Add all herbs; sauté 1 minute longer. Add spinach and toss until just wilted, about 1 minute. Add vegetable mixture to bowl with mushrooms. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, cover, and chill.
3

Instruction 3

Preheat oven to 350°F. Divide bread between 2 rimmed baking sheets. Bake until bread is crusty but not hard, reversing sheets after 5 minutes, 10 to 12 minutes total. Transfer to very large bowl and cool.
4

Instruction 4

Butter 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Stir vegetable mixture into bread. Whisk eggs, salt, and pepper in small bowl to blend well; whisk in 1 cup broth. Add egg mixture to stuffing, tossing to combine evenly and adding more broth by 1/4 cupfuls if dry. Transfer stuffing to prepared dish.
5

Instruction 5

Bake stuffing uncovered until cooked through and brown and crusty on top, 50 to 60 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes.
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