CanadaSides
Candied Butternut and Baby Kale Stuffing
Active Time: 15 minutes • Total Time: 60 minutes
Yields: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 butternut squash
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups toasted breadcrumbs
- 5 ounces Earthbound Farm Organic Baby Kale
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
Creamy, rich butternut plays perfectly off earthy baby kale for a satisfying, deeply flavorful take on traditional holiday stuffing (but since it’s baked outside the bird, it’s technically a “dressing”). You could easily substitute any of our heartier greens for the baby kale.
Try this delightful change of pace alongside roast turkey, chicken or pork — or use vegetable broth instead of chicken to make it a savory vegetarian dish.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
In a small saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter. In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, spices, salt and pepper. Add the squash and melted butter, stirring well to coat evenly.
Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until the squash cubes are crispy on the outside and tender in the center.
Remove the squash from the oven and place in a mixing bowl. Toss with bread crumbs, kales, remaining butter (melted) and broth.
Place the mixture into an oven-proof casserole and return it to the oven for 15-20 minutes, till golden brown and heated through.
