Chestnut and Pancetta Stuffing Recipe

• 1 loaf day-old country-style Italian bread (about 1 pound), medium dice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for coating the pan
• 6 ounces pancetta, medium dice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 medium yellow onion, medium dice
• 1 medium fennel, tops trimmed, cored, and cut into medium dice
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 8 ounces whole peeled steamed or roasted chestnuts, small dice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves
• 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1. Heat the oven to 375 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle.
2. Place the bread in a large mixing bowl; set aside.
3. Coat a 3-quart baking dish with olive oil.
4. Heat the 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.
5. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp and browned, about 10 minutes.
6. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate; set aside.
7. Increase the heat to medium high, add the cinnamon to the pan drippings, and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
8. Add the onion, fennel, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are just softened, about 10 minutes.
9. Stir in the chestnuts and sage and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
10. Add the broth, stir to incorporate, and bring to a simmer.
11. Pour the mixture over the bread, add the reserved pancetta, and stir well to evenly incorporate.
12. Transfer the stuffing to the prepared baking dish and bake until its heated through and the bread is beginning to turn golden brown, about 30 minutes.

bread, olive oil, pancetta, ground cinnamon, yellow onion, fennel, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, chestnuts, sage, chicken broth

Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/chestnut-and-pancetta-stuffing-27914 (may not work)