Chorizo, Roasted Corn, and Currant Dressing
- 1 loaf firm white sandwich bread (about 1 pound)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 ears corn
- 1/2 pound Spanish chorizo (about 3 links)
- 1 large onion
- 6 celery ribs
- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely crumbled salted tortilla chips
- 1/2 cup dried currants
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
- 2 1/2 cups water
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Cut bread into 1/2-inch pieces and spread evenly in a shallow baking pan.
- Toast bread in middle of oven, stirring occasionally, until golden, 10 to 15 minutes, and transfer croutons to a large bowl.
- Increase temperature to 400F.
- In shallow baking pan put 1 tablespoon oil and add corn, turning it to coat.
- Season corn with salt and roast in middle of oven, turning it once halfway through roasting, about 30 minutes.
- Cool corn to room temperature.
- Cut corn kernels from cobs and transfer to a bowl.
- Cut chorizo into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Coarsely chop onion and celery and in a large skillet cook in butter over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add vegetables and any butter remaining in skillet to corn.
- In skillet cook chorizo in remaining tablespoon oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and with a slotted spoon transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- To croutons add corn mixture, chorizo, and all remaining ingredients except water, tossing to combine well, and season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle water over dressing and toss to evenly distribute.
- Transfer dressing to a 4-quart shallow casserole dish.
- Dressing may be made up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
- Bake dressing, covered, in middle of oven until heated through, about 30 minutes.
- Uncover dressing and bake until top is crisp, about 15 minutes more.
- Makes about 12 cups, serving 6 generously.
bread, olive oil, corn, chorizo, onion, celery, butter, tortilla chips, currants, flatleafed parsley, sage, water
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/chorizo-roasted-corn-and-currant-dressing-15708 (may not work)