Sweet Potato and Roasted Mushroom Stuffing

Sweet Potato and Roasted Mushroom Stuffing

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 pound crimini mushrooms halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cups 1-inch cubes peeled red-skinned sweet potatoes yams; about 21/4 pounds
  • 2 tablespoons 1/4 stick butter
  • 1 cup diced red onion
  • 3/4 cup diced celery
  • 3 large garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 small bay leaves
  • 5 green onions coarsely chopped
  • 6 cups 1-inch cubes French bread with crusts from 1-pound loaf
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup low-salt chicken broth
  • 3 large eggs beaten to blend

Instructions
 

  • This dish features large cubes of French bread and a custardy texture. To ensure a crisply browned top, the stuffing should be baked separately from the turkey. "Preheat oven to 450
  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add red onion and next 4 ingredients. Saut
  • Preheat oven to 350