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Chestnut Stuffing

1 review
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 40 min. Bake: 35 min.

Makes

21 servings

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023
It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without a serving of my family's favorite stuffing. If you can't find jarred chestnuts at your grocery store, check gourmet cooking shops or order them online. —Lee Bremson, Kansas City, Missouri
Chestnut Stuffing
Chestnut Stuffing Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped fennel bulb
  • 1-1/2 cups butter, cubed, divided
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups peeled cooked chestnuts, coarsely chopped
  • 1 large pear, chopped
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup mixed dried fruit, coarsely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 loaves day-old white bread (1 pound each), cubed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup 2% milk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, saute onion and fennel in 1/2 cup butter until tender. Stir in garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in chestnuts, pear, broth, dried fruit, seasonings and remaining butter; cook until butter is melted. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 3-4 minutes or until dried fruit is softened.
  2. Place in a large bowl. Stir in bread cubes. Whisk eggs and milk; drizzle over stuffing and toss to coat.
  3. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. and a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake, covered, 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 290 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 503mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.