Ciabatta Stuffing with Chorizo, Sweet Potato, and Mushrooms

INGREDIENTS

• Salt & pepper
• 14 sage leaves, divided into 4 and 10, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 2 tablespoons rosemary
• 4 tablespoons melted fat - butter, schmaltz, or turkey drippings
• 9 cups Ciabatta bread, cubed into 1 inch pieces
• 5 cups shiitake mushrooms (or your favorite mix), sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cups sweet potato, small dice (about 1 large potato)
• 1 medium red onion, diced
• 1 egg
• 1 cup dried chorizo, small dice
• 2 - 2.5 cups chicken or turkey stock (or broth)