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Chestnuts lend a bit of crunch to every bite of this moist, buttery stuffing. One taste and you'll understand why it's a family favorite!—Tammy Nordberg, Caledonia, Illinois

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Herbed Chestnut Stuffing Recipe

Prep: 45 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

45 20 65

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups chestnuts
1 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 cup butter, cubed
1 package (12 ounces) unseasoned stuffing cubes
2 cups chicken broth, divided
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

With a small sharp knife, score an “X” on the rounded side of each chestnut, being careful not to cut through the nutmeat.
In a Dutch oven, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add chestnuts. Return to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Drain and return chestnuts to the pan; cover and keep warm. With a kitchen towel or pot holder, remove one or two chestnuts at a time. Peel and discard outer shell and inner skin. Slice nutmeats.
In a large saucepan, saute celery and onion in butter until crisp-tender. Add chestnuts; saute 5 minutes longer. Stir in the stuffing cubes, 1-1/2 cups broth and seasonings.
Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; pour remaining broth over top. Cover and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

To Make Ahead: One to two days before, boil, peel and slice the chestnuts; cover and refrigerate.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 293 calories, 17 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 41 mg cholesterol, 611 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Herbed Chestnut Stuffing in Taste of Home Christmas Annual Annual 2010, p30

Peeling Chestnuts

When chestnuts are available, I buy some and store them in the freezer. To heat, I put slightly defrosted chestnuts in a single layer on a microwave-safe plate and slit an X on the flat side of each with a sharp knife. Then I microwave on high until the nuts are soft. After they cool a bit, I peel them and enjoy that holiday flavor even though I don’t have a fireplace! —Jan S., San Marcos, California

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