Stuffing for the Adventurous Cuban Style

Transform your holiday table with the bold, vibrant flavors of "Stuffing for the Adventurous Cuban Style." This eye-opening twist on traditional stuffing combines toasted French bread cubes with a savory-sweet medley of ground pork, smoky chorizo, plump raisins, and briny green olives, delivering a uniquely Cuban-inspired flavor profile. Aromatic spices like cumin and oregano, along with a splash of zesty orange juice, infuse every bite with warmth and sunshine. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, this adventurous dish is enhanced with optional fresh cilantro for a burst of color and freshness. Whether served alongside your holiday roast or as a flavorful standalone centerpiece, this stuffing is sure to impress food lovers who crave something different and deeply satisfying. Keywords: Cuban-style stuffing, holiday recipes, chorizo stuffing, unique Thanksgiving sides, savory-sweet stuffing, bold flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 12 cups French bread, day-old, cubed
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 large Spanish onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 pound Ground pork
• 8 ounces Cooked chorizo, diced
• 0.5 cup Green olives, pitted and sliced
• 0.5 cup Raisins
• 2 cups Chicken broth
• 0.25 cup Orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 2 teaspoons Oregano, dried
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

Step 2

Spread the cubed bread on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove and let cool.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and diced red bell pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes, or until soft and fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground pork to the skillet, breaking it into small pieces. Cook until browned, about 7 minutes. Stir in the diced chorizo and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 5

Mix in the sliced green olives and raisins, allowing their flavors to meld for another 2 minutes.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, orange juice, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Place the toasted bread cubes in a large mixing bowl. Pour the skillet mixture over the bread and gently toss to combine.

Step 8

Gradually add the broth mixture to the bread, stirring until the bread is soaked but not soggy. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 9

Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Step 10

Uncover the dish and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden and slightly crisp.

Step 11

Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4660.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	10785.7

Total Fat 316.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 88.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 544.3mg	0%
Sodium 19020.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1553.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 109.7g	0%
Total Sugars 170.1g
Protein 456.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1365.5mg	0%
Iron 62.0mg	0%
Potassium 5549.7mg	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: 26.1%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 57.1%