What is Southern Italian Holiday Stuffing?

It is an Italian recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for side dish.

What is Southern Italian Holiday Stuffing made of?

The main ingredients are Bacon Pasta Salad Mix, Butter, Celery, Chicken Broth, Chopped Spinach. The full list of 17 is above.

How long does it take to make Southern Italian Holiday Stuffing?

About 2 hrs in total: 45 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.

How many calories are in one serving?

One serving provides about 716.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.

Is Southern Italian Holiday Stuffing easy to make?

This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 9 steps.

Is Southern Italian Holiday Stuffing healthy?

Southern Italian Holiday Stuffing has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 716.06 calories and 33.48 g of protein, or 67% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1645.37 mg (72% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.27 g (81% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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Southern Italian Holiday Stuffing

Name: Southern Italian Holiday Stuffing
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Italian, Southern Recipes
Ingredients: 6 oz Bacon Pasta Salad Mix; 0.5 cup Butter; 7 whole Celery; 4 cups Chicken Broth; 2 tbsp Chopped Spinach; 3 cups Cornbread; 6 cups French Bread; 4 cloves Garlic; 1.5 lb Italian Pork Sausage; 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 2 whole Onion; 1 cup Pine Nuts; 1.5 tbsp Poultry Seasoning; 1.5 tbsp Rubbed Sage; 1 tsp Salt; 1 oz Shaved Parmesan Cheese

Side Dish 🥗 Italian 🇮🇹Southern Recipes 🇺🇸 High-Protein 💪

Southern Italian Holiday Stuffing blends hearty Italian sausage and pancetta with sage-kissed aromatics, a mix of French bread and cornbread, and nutty pine nuts. Melted mozzarella and a sprinkle of Parmesan add a rich, cheesy finish that’s perfect alongside roasted turkey or chicken. Serve it at Thanksgiving or any festive gathering when you want a comforting, robust side.

Prep45 mins
Cook1 hr 15 mins
Serves12
DifficultyMedium

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Southern Italian Holiday Stuffing, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

52 Health Score

Glycemic ImpactFair: 53 / 100; Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor: 24 / 100; Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood: 91 / 100; Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients: 2 / 4; Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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30
Heart Health: 79
Metabolic: 54
Digestive: 26
Inflammatory: 45
Performance: 53
General Wellness

1

Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a deep 9x13-inch baking dish or roasting pan.
2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook and stir until it is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease.
3

Transfer the sausage to a large bowl.
4

Meanwhile, heat pancetta and olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat until it begins to brown. Stir in the celery and onions; cook until the onions soften and turn translucent, about 8 minutes.
5

Stir in the garlic; cook until the aroma mellows, about 3 minutes.
6

Transfer the onion mixture to the bowl with the sausage.
7

Add the French bread, cornbread, pine nuts, rubbed sage, poultry seasoning, and salt; stir to combine. Add the chicken broth and mozzarella cheese; stir until the bread absorbs the broth and the stuffing is combined.
8

Transfer the stuffing to the prepared baking dish; pack it in. Dot the butter over the top. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
9

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes; uncover the dish and continue baking until the top turns golden brown, about 15 minutes more. Sprinkle with fresh sage and shaved Parmesan cheese; serve.

About This Recipe

Southern Italian Holiday Stuffing is an Italian side dish recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon Pasta Salad Mix, Butter, Celery, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 716.06 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Southern Italian Holiday Stuffing?: It is an Italian recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
What is Southern Italian Holiday Stuffing made of?: The main ingredients are Bacon Pasta Salad Mix, Butter, Celery, Chicken Broth, Chopped Spinach. The full list of 17 is above.
How long does it take to make Southern Italian Holiday Stuffing?: About 2 hrs in total: 45 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?: One serving provides about 716.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Southern Italian Holiday Stuffing easy to make?: This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 9 steps.
Is Southern Italian Holiday Stuffing healthy?: Southern Italian Holiday Stuffing has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 716.06 calories and 33.48 g of protein, or 67% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1645.37 mg (72% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.27 g (81% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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