Masa Stuffing

Masa Stuffing
Masa Stuffing
This dense and savory stuffing resembles the filling inside a tamale. This recipe makes enough to stuff the Mole-Roasted Turkey with Masa Stuffing and Chile Gravy, or to serve eight people when baked as a side dish.
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  • Served Person: Makes 8 servings, or enough to fill a 12- to 14-pound turkey, with extra for baking alongside
American Mexican Side Bake Thanksgiving Dinner Stuffing/Dressing Cornmeal Fall Hominy/Cornmeal/Masa Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 cups masa harina (corn tortilla flour)
  • 1 onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
  • Carbohydrate 51 g(17%)
  • Cholesterol 141 mg(47%)
  • Fat 26 g(40%)
  • Fiber 5 g(19%)
  • Protein 10 g(21%)
  • Saturated Fat 12 g(62%)
  • Sodium 510 mg(21%)
  • Calories 474

Preparation In medium skillet over moderately high heat, heat oil until hot but not smoking. Add celery, onion, garlic, and jalapeño and sauté until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add oregano and sauté 1 minute more. Transfer vegetables to medium bowl and set aside. In large bowl, whisk together masa, salt, cumin, baking powder, and pepper. In separate large bowl, using electric mixer, beat butter until light and fluffy, about 30 seconds. In 3 additions each, alternately beat in masa mixture and 2 cups stock, beating after each addition until just combined. Add eggs and beat until smooth. Fold in sautéed vegetables and corn. If baking inside turkey: Use immediately to stuff turkey and spread remainder in baking dish as directed in recipe . If baking entire recipe as side dish: Preheat oven to 450°F and butter 3-quart casserole or 9- by 13-inch baking dish. Transfer stuffing to dish and drizzle with 1/2 cup stock. Cover with aluminum foil and bake until heated through, about 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until top is slightly crisp and golden, about 10 minutes longer. Serve immediately.

Preparation In medium skillet over moderately high heat, heat oil until hot but not smoking. Add celery, onion, garlic, and jalapeño and sauté until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add oregano and sauté 1 minute more. Transfer vegetables to medium bowl and set aside. In large bowl, whisk together masa, salt, cumin, baking powder, and pepper. In separate large bowl, using electric mixer, beat butter until light and fluffy, about 30 seconds. In 3 additions each, alternately beat in masa mixture and 2 cups stock, beating after each addition until just combined. Add eggs and beat until smooth. Fold in sautéed vegetables and corn. If baking inside turkey: Use immediately to stuff turkey and spread remainder in baking dish as directed in recipe . If baking entire recipe as side dish: Preheat oven to 450°F and butter 3-quart casserole or 9- by 13-inch baking dish. Transfer stuffing to dish and drizzle with 1/2 cup stock. Cover with aluminum foil and bake until heated through, about 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until top is slightly crisp and golden, about 10 minutes longer. Serve immediately.