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Vegetarian Ciabatta Stuffing with Mushrooms and Chestnuts

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Oct 30, 2017
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This flavorful, filling stuffing makes a decadent vegetarian holiday side.

Vegetarian Ciabatta Stuffing with Mushrooms and Chestnuts

  • Prep Time 55 min
  • Total 1 hr 50 min
  • Servings 16
  • Ingredients 14
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Ingredients

  • 8 cups 1/2-inch cubes ciabatta bread (from 1-lb loaf)
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup diced shallots
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 lb cremini mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced
  • 1 package (5.2 oz) peeled and roasted chestnuts, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
  • 2 cups Progresso™ broth vegetable (from 32-oz carton)
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (4 oz)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 325°F. Place cubed bread on ungreased cookie sheet; bake 10 to 15 minutes or until dry and crispy. Cool completely on cookie sheet.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, in 4-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Cook shallots, celery, salt and pepper in butter 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Increase heat to medium-high; add mushrooms, and cook 6 to 8 minutes longer or until mushrooms release juices and begin to brown. Stir in chestnuts and broth; heat to simmering. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, using spoon to release browned bits from bottom. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes.
  • Step 
    3
    Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. In large bowl, mix eggs, herbs and nutmeg. Stir in bread. Pour mushroom mixture over ingredients in bowl. Stir to combine. Pour into baking dish. Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 12 to 15 minutes longer or until hot in center and top is browned and crispy. Top with cheese. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

180 Calories
10g Total Fat
5g Protein
17g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
180
Calories from Fat
90
Total Fat
10g
15%
Saturated Fat
5g
26%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
45mg
16%
Sodium
330mg
14%
Potassium
270mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
17g
6%
Dietary Fiber
1g
7%
Sugars
3g
Protein
5g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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