Ciabatta Stuffing with Chestnuts and Pancetta

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I've tried it after watching this program on our annual Thanks Giving Friday tradition and over 40 of us LOVE IT.

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A Masterpiece! I like to do ahead for special dinners. I made this the day before, it turned out moist in the middle, crunchy on top and the flavor was amazing. Because of where I live and limited access to specialty items, I substituted thick sliced bacon for the pancetta and pecans for the chestnuts. Guests and family devoured the entire casserole, even the carbaphobes. It's just plain irrisistable. At the request of family this will be a side for Christmas. Thank you Giada!!

Dodie, Cedar Rapids, IA

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This was the 2nd year I did this stuffing and everyone LOVED it. I think the chestnuts really made the difference. I roasted them and peeled them which required more work but manageable. This is a yearly must for Thanksgiving.

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Not only was this super easy to make (my 4 yr old helped!, it got a standing "O" at our Thanksgiving this year! It's incredibly moist without being heavy or soggy. I omitted the chestnuts but substituted baby crimini mushrooms (I quartered them & sauteed them lightly before adding to the mixture. Try it... you will LOVE it! Thanks again Giada!!

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This was my first time hosting thanksgiving and this stuffing was the best!!! I made it the day before according to directions. The only alteration I made was I used half the chestnuts called for since I was not familiar cooking with it. I just had to put it in theoven the next day. Moist and Delicious!! Will definitely be making it next year as well! Thnks Giada!!

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This was the first time making this stuffing. I didn't use chestnuts because I couldn't find them. I also used sourdough bread instead of ciabatta, since I already had a lot on hand. Even after the minor changes this stuffing was delicious!! It was very easy to make. I prepared it the day before serving, following directions up to the point of baking it. The day of, I just popped it in the oven (covered until it was warmed through, then took the cover off to brown the top. My entire family loved it!! Will definately make next year.

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I had never made a Stuffig before and searched for awhile trying to finda recipe that sounded good and easy. This was so easy to make and everyone loved it. It was the best stuffing I ever had! I had to make some adjustments becuase I couldnt find Pancetta so I used bacon and I didnt have Parmesan so I used Asiago. Also, I used walnuts instead of chestnuts, so I did flip out several ingrdients and it was still so delicious. I dont think you would be able to mess this recipe up if you tried.

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I really enjoyed this dressing. It is not too far from what I have done in the past but this recipe is a lot of added flavor. The ciabatta was a nice difference and the pancetta added a lot of flavor. My whole family liked it.

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I made this for the first time today. It was okay, but not as good as what I usually do--namely, I add extra ingredients to a box of Mrs. Cubbison's I felt the spice/herbs were inadequate and I really thought the Chestnuts, which cost $12 per 7.2 oz. bottle at my grocery store, added absolutely nothing except cost to the final product.

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Though this isn't our absolute favorite, it was delicious!!! We enjoyed it and it was simple to make. Finding the pancetta was difficult and we had to go with pre-sliced, thin pancetta, but it worked perfectly. We omitted the onions, but it was perfect! The cooking was simple and it moved effortlessly about the kitchen--being taken out and put back into the oven as other things needed. Quite flexible and versatile. Great recipe!