Ingredients

  • Country Corn Bread
  • 4 medium poblano chiles
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 small onions, finely chopped
  • 2 medium celery ribs, finely chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 pound coarsely ground country sausage meat or breakfast sausage without casings
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano, crumbled
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 cup turkey or chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth

Method

  • Butter a large gratin dish or a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • Break the Country Corn Bread into 1-inch pieces, spread the pieces on a baking sheet and let dry slightly, for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Meanwhile, roast the poblanos over a gas flame or under the broiler, turning until charred all over.
  • Transfer the poblanos to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let steam for 15 minutes.
  • Peel, core and seed the poblanos and cut them into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • In a large deep skillet, melt the butter until foaming.
  • Add the onions, celery, carrots and garlic and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the sausage, breaking it up, and cook until no pink remains, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the oregano, salt, pepper and poblanos and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Mix in the corn bread, then stir in the turkey stock.
  • Spread the stuffing in the prepared gratin dish.
  • Preheat the oven to 350.
  • Cover the stuffing with foil and bake for about 30 minutes, or until heated through.
  • Uncover and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the top is crisp and golden.
  • Serve hot.