Panettone Holiday Dressing

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From michael chiarello

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Steps

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Cut the panettone into 3 / 4-inch squares and place in large bowl.

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Melt half of the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and continue to cook until light brown , about 5 minutes.

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Take off the heat and add half the sage.

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Season with salt and pepper.

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Pour the sage butter over the bread and toss gently but swiftly.

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Spread out on 2 cookie sheets and place in a 350f oven until light brown , about 15 minutes.

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Remove from the oven and place back into the bowl.

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Meanwhile , place the dried fruit in a large bowl.

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Add boiling water to cover and then set aside for at least 10 minutes.

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This will plump and soften the fruit for cooking.

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Drain fruit once plumped.

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Raise the oven temperature to 375f.

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Melt the remaining butter and add onion , celery , and carrot.

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Saute on medium-low heat until soft.

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Add dried fruit and remaining sage.

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Toss into cooled croutons.

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Gently toss and add chicken broth to moisten.

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Add more broth if you like a softer stuffing.

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Stir in beaten eggs.

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Adjust sal.

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Ingredients

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panettone, sweet butter, fresh sage, dried apricot, dried sour cherries, golden raisin, yellow onions, celery, carrot, chicken stock, eggs, salt and pepper