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Dressing with Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash

Dressing with Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash
Prep Time
55 min
Yields
16 servings

Three traditional holiday sides – roasted butternut squash, Brussels sprouts and dressing – are combined into a one amazing dish to beat them all.

Scroll down to watch how to make this recipe.

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ingredients

1
batch cornbread (or store-bought cornbread)
½
loaf French or Italian bread
½
loaf ciabatta other crusty artisan bread
1
lb(s) Brussels sprouts, halved
½
butternut squash, peeled and cut into cubes
olive oil, for drizzling
4
Tbsp butter (½ stick)
6
pieces bacon, cut into small pieces
5
stalks celery, finely diced
4
carrots, finely diced
1
large onion, chopped
6
cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed for moistening
½
cup minced fresh parsley
1
Tbsp finely minced fresh rosemary
½
tsp dried basil
½
tsp dried thyme
salt and freshly ground black pepper
½
cup chopped pecans
¼
cup dried cherries
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directions

Step 1

On the day before cooking, cut the cornbread, French bread and ciabatta into 1-inch cubes. Spread them out on 2 baking sheets and let them dry for approximately 24 hours.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 425º F.

Step 3

Drizzle the Brussels sprouts and butternut squash with olive oil in a roasting pan and roast for 30 to 35 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, warm up a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter and bacon pieces. When the bacon is cooked, add the celery, carrots and onions and cook until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, then add the parsley, rosemary, basil, thyme, and some salt and pepper and stir until combined. Cook for a couple of minutes.

Step 5

Get the cooked sprouts and squash out of the oven and reduce the temperature to 375 degrees F.

Step 6

Place the dried bread cubes into a large bowl and mix them up a bit. Add the roasted Brussels sprouts, squash, pecans and dried cherries and mix.

Step 7

Gradually ladle the broth mixture into the bread, tossing lightly as you go. Add a little more salt and pepper, then toss around and taste to check the seasoning. If you like it more moist, splash in more broth until it reaches the consistency that you like.

Step 8

Pile the dressing into a large casserole dish and bake until golden brown on top, 20 to 25 minutes.

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