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Mushroom-Marsala Stuffing

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on July 26, 2011

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Serves 6 to 8 (Makes about 2 cups)

Mushroom-Marsala Stuffing

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 onion, minced1 pound white mushrooms, chopped fine2 cloves garlic, minced2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves ¼ cup Marsala 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

Before You Begin

To avoid flare-ups, make sure to remove the pan from the heat before adding the marsala.

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat until foaming. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, add mushrooms, and cook until liquid has evaporated, 10 to 15 minutes. Add garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Off heat, stir in marsala. Return to heat and cook until mushrooms are dry and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool 10 minutes. Stir in Parmesan, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. make ahead

  3. Stuffing will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Mushroom-Marsala Stuffing

Mushroom-Marsala Stuffing

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Yield

Serves 6 to 8 (Makes about 2 cups)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 onion, minced
1 pound white mushrooms, chopped fine
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
¼ cup Marsala
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 onion, minced
1 pound white mushrooms, chopped fine
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
¼ cup Marsala
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 onion, minced
1 pound white mushrooms, chopped fine
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
¼ cup Marsala
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

Why This Recipe Works

Since we were using this stuffing in our Stuffed Turkey Breast recipe, we wanted a recipe packed with flavor. We found bread-based stuffing too bland, so we included full-flavored herbs, Parmesan, and Marsala wine in our Mushroom-Marsala Stuffing recipe.

Before You Begin

To avoid flare-ups, make sure to remove the pan from the heat before adding the marsala.

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat until foaming. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, add mushrooms, and cook until liquid has evaporated, 10 to 15 minutes. Add garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Off heat, stir in marsala. Return to heat and cook until mushrooms are dry and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool 10 minutes. Stir in Parmesan, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. make ahead

  3. Stuffing will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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