BILLY’S MAPLE-BACON STUFFING (serves 6)
Recipe courtesy of Delmonico’s Restaurant Executive Chef Billy Oliva

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped raw bacon
• 2 cups chopped Italian sausage
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 2 cups butternut squash, cubed
• 2 cups crushed roasted chestnuts
• ½ cup chopped garlic
• ½ cup chopped fresh thyme
• ½ cup chopped fresh chives
• ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 stick of butter
• 2-3 quarts turkey or chicken broth (as needed)
• 16 cups toasted bread, cubed
• 1 cup maple syrup
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Method

• Heat butter in a large sauté pan; add Italian sausage and bacon and sauté to caramelize.
• Add maple syrup to the pan, then add garlic and sauté until slightly golden.
• Add thyme, onion, and celery to the pan and sauté until slightly soft and translucent.
• Add chestnuts and cubed butternut squash to the pan. Sauté until slightly soft.
• Add bread and broth, mixing well until homogenous.
• Last, add chopped chives and parsley. Mix well to combine.
• Place sauté pan in oven; bake on 375° F for 30 – 35 minutes until done.