How to Make Chestnut Stuffing - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking to add a flavorful and unique twist to your traditional Thanksgiving or holiday meal, then this Chestnut Stuffing recipe is just what you need. This recipe takes the classic Thanksgiving side dish and infuses it with the rich and nutty flavors of chestnuts, creating a dish that is sure to impress your guests.

Chestnuts have a rich and earthy flavor that adds a depth and complexity to this stuffing that can't be achieved with other nut varieties. They bring a slightly...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups chestnuts
  • 1 ½ cups butter
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 (1 pound) loaves day-old bread, cubed
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¼ cup milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 16

  • Cut slits in the surface of chestnuts with a sharp knife. Place chestnuts in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain, peel, and chop.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in chestnuts, onion, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper, and cook until onions are tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a medium baking dish and mix with cubed bread.
  • Beat together eggs and milk in a small bowl. Drizzle over cubed bread mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the surface is crisp and lightly browned, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    354 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 35mg
    • Sodium: 744mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 107mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 177mg