MARION STREET CHEESE MARKET
101 North Marion Street - Oak Park
Executive Chef/Partner Michael J. Pivoney
708-848-2088
RECIPE:
Blue Cheese Stuffing
(Six Servings)
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 stick of unsalted butter
1 large white or yellow onion, finely diced
3 stalks celery, finely diced
2 medium stalks of leeks, sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
one-half cup Chardonnay white wine
1 large French baquette, medium diced
1 cup whole milk
one-half cup roasted walnuts, chopped
2 whole eggs, beaten
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 sprig fresh marjoram
Method:
Place the walnuts on a baking sheet; bake at 325 degrees for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
In a sauce pan over medium heat, heat the oil and butter then saute the onion, celery, leeks and garlic for approximately 5 to 7 minutes - until the onions are translucent. Add the white wine and simmer the mixture over medium heat for about 8 to 10 minutes - until it's reduced by half. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Then, in a large bowl, fold the cooled mixture into the bread; add the milk, walnuts, eggs, cheese and marjoram and combine well.
Place the mixture in a greased baking dish and in a pre-heated oven bake at 300 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes - until golden brown.
(The stuffing may be prepared one-to-two days in advance and refrigerated. Re-heat at 300 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.)
