French-Canadian Stuffing

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 16

French-Canadian Stuffing recipe to enhance the taste of your Thanksgiving turkey

by The Chefin Side

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

325

Sugar

Fat

23g

French-Canadian Stuffing is a traditional recipe that originated in Quebec, Canada. This savory side dish is typically served during the holidays and is made with a combination of ground pork, mashed potatoes, and spices. The dish is often used as a stuffing for Thanksgiving turkey, but it can also be served as a side dish with your favorite pork or chicken dish. The unique combination of spices in this recipe creates a warming and satisfying dish that is sure to please your taste buds.

Instructions

1.	Boil the potatoes until they are soft enough to mash.
2.	Mash the potatoes and set them aside.
3.	Brown the ground pork in a skillet over medium-high heat.
4.	Add the clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon to the skillet and stir to combine.
5.	Add the mashed potatoes to the skillet and stir until well combined with the pork and spices.
6.	Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7.	Serve immediately as a stuffing for your Thanksgiving turkey or as a side dish with your favorite pork or chicken dish.

PROS

French-Canadian stuffing is a delicious and unique alternative to traditional stuffing recipes.

The combination of ground pork, mashed potatoes, and spices creates a savory and satisfying side dish or stuffing for your Thanksgiving turkey.

This dish is also gluten-free and can be made dairy-free if desired.

CONS

This dish is not ideal for vegetarians or vegans.

It may also be higher in fat due to the use of ground pork, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While French-Canadian stuffing may not be the healthiest dish, it does contain some nutritional benefits.
The ground pork in this recipe is a good source of protein, iron, and vitamin B12.
Potatoes are also a good source of vitamin C and potassium.

	1 1/4 lbs ground pork ( not lean )
	2 -3 potatoes
	1 dash clove
	1 dash nutmeg
	1 dash cinnamon
	salt & pepper