Cherry Butternut Squash Stuffing This savory stuffing adds a new twist to dinner menus.
2 to 3 strips bacon, finely diced 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup (about 1/3 pound) chopped butternut squash 2/3 cup dried tart cherries 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or sage leaves , chopped 3 tablespoons almonds or pecans, toasted and finely ground 3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs 3 tablespoons or more chicken or vegetable broth, if necessary Salt and pepper to taste (used 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper) Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Remove to a large mixing bowl . Add butter, onion and squash to bacon drippings. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until squash is semi-soft. Add cherries and rosemary; continue cooking until squash is soft. Add squash mixture to bacon. Stir in nuts and bread crumbs. Mix thoroughly. Add broth, one tablespoon at a time, if dressing is dry. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serving suggestion: Use to stuff pork chops or pork tenderloin . This is also a good stuffing for chicken breasts or Cornish hens. Makes 1 1/2 cups or 6 (1/4 cup) servings. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
