Name: Two-Way Chanterelle and Pear Bread Stuffing
Ingredients: 1 large loaf Pullman or other firm white bread; 1 pound chanterelle mushrooms; 1/3 pound pancetta, cut into small dice; 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) butter, plus more for the muffin tins; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/4 cup minced shallots (about 3); Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/3 cup white wine; 3 1/2 cups diced pears (about 4 or 5 ripe firm varieties like Bartlett or Anjou), plus 1 whole pear; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 cup minced fresh chives; 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme; 2 cups turkey stock, or as needed (chicken broth can be used)

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