Miss Hilda's Portuguese Dressing

Transform your holiday table with the bold, comforting flavors of Miss Hilda's Portuguese Dressing. This irresistibly savory recipe combines cubed day-old bread with the smoky richness of Portuguese chouriço sausage, sautéed onions, celery, and a fragrant medley of smoked paprika, oregano, and garlic. Infused with chicken or turkey stock for a moist yet crispy texture, and tied together with a hint of fresh parsley, this stuffing is baked to golden perfection for the ultimate side dish. Perfectly suited for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special gathering, this dish offers a unique Portuguese twist that will leave your guests coming back for seconds. Try Miss Hilda's Portuguese Dressing to bring a touch of tradition and a pop of flavor to your next meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 cups day-old bread, cubed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup Portuguese chouriço sausage, diced
• 2 cups chicken or turkey stock
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, beaten

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish.

Step 2

Spread the cubed day-old bread on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes until slightly crispy. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat.

Step 4

Sauté the diced onion and celery for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Stir in the diced Portuguese chouriço sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes until the sausage begins to brown and release its flavors.

Step 7

Season the mixture with smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine.

Step 8

Slowly pour in the chicken or turkey stock, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet.

Step 9

In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bread cubes, skillet mixture, and chopped parsley. Mix until the bread is evenly coated.

Step 10

Add the beaten eggs to the bowl and toss gently to ensure everything is well incorporated.

Step 11

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 12

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.

Step 13

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the top is golden brown and crisp.

Step 14

Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy Miss Hilda's Portuguese Dressing as a flavorful side dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3112.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6837.0

Total Fat 218.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 558.8mg	0%
Sodium 15711.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 994.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 71.5g	0%
Total Sugars 73.9g
Protein 246.3g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 1639.6mg	0%
Iron 74.1mg	0%
Potassium 4512.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.4%

Protein: 14.2%

Carbs: 57.4%