Description
A classic chestnut stuffing recipe perfect for holiday meals. This savory dish combines chestnuts with herbs and bread for a flavorful side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chestnuts, roasted and peeled
- 4 cups cubed bread (day-old preferred)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt butter in a pan and sauté onion and celery until soft.
- Add chestnuts, sage, and thyme. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Mix in bread cubes and broth until moistened.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes until golden.
Notes
- Use fresh chestnuts for the best flavor.
- For a crispy top, broil for the last 2 minutes.
- Vegetarian option: Replace chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
