You will be really surprised by how delectable and low calorie this stuffing came out to be. Anyone who is obsessed with prosciutto and toasted hazelnuts will drool over this combined autumn flavors. Ditch the guilt of overindulging and overabundance without sacrificing this annual family feast by serving recipes with a healthier option but even more flavorful. So, if you want to put a new spin on the traditional foods for this American holiday this year, scratch off heavy and often unhealthy foods, and just treat your guests to a fabulous serving of this dish!


- 3 divided teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 ounces thinly sliced ribbons prosciutto
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 2 cups cubed fennel bulb
- 1/4 cup crushed shallot
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 8 cups stale baguette, cubed 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 ripe, firm pears, diced
- 1/3 cup diced flat-leaf parsley
- 1/3 cup diced toasted hazelnuts
- 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium or homemade chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat. Toss in the prosciutto; cook while stirring, for 5 minutes until prosciutto becomes crisp. Remove to a paper towel to drain.
- Clean pan. Heat 2 teaspoons oil on medium-high heat. Stir in onion, fennel and shallots. Cook about 6 to 8 minutes until the vegetables become soft and lightly browned. Stir in sage, rosemary and thyme. Heat for 1 minute. Pour softened vegetables and herbs into a large bowl.
- Gently mix in bread, pears, parsley, prosciutto and hazelnuts. Stir in the broth until combined.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Turn the stuffing into the baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
- Cook for 40 minutes in preheated oven. Remove foil and continue baking until the top becomes crispy about 30 minutes.
- If you don't have stale bread ready to use, spread the baguette cubes on a baking sheet and toast at 250°F until crisped and dry, about 15 minutes.

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