Guy Fieri's Pepperoni Stuffing

This is another alternative to the tradtional holiday stuffing

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 2 pounds

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups  sliced  pepperoni
• 1  cup  sliced yellow onion
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped  pepperoncini pepper
• 1  cup  diced red bell pepper
• 1  cup  diced celery
• 3  tablespoons  minced garlic
• 1⁄2 cup  diced sun-dried tomato
• 8  cups focaccia bread, cut into cubes, dried
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped parsley
• 1  cup  sliced green onion
• 3  eggs
• 1  teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 3  cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1⁄2 cup  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1.In a medium sauté pan over medium to high heat, add pepperoni and cook until crispy; remove and drain on paper towels. When cool, crumble pepperoni, divide 3/4 for tossing in stuffing, and 1/4 for garnish. Leave remaining grease in pan, add yellow onions, pepperoncini, red pepper, celery, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes, and sauté until onions are translucent. Remove and let cool.
2. 2.In a large bowl add focaccia cubes, parsley, and green onions. In a small bowl add eggs, pepper, paprika, and whisk. Pour eggs over bread, add sautéed vegetables, and crumbled pepperoni. Mix all ingredients thoroughly and slowly add chicken stock, allowing for it to absorb evenly.
3. 3.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a 13" x 9" pan and add mixture to pan. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes; remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes to brown the top.
4. 4.Garnish with Parmesan cheese and additional pepperoni crumbles.