chestnut stuffing

This festive chestnut stuffing with sausage is made with homemade cornbread croutons and filled with mushrooms, fennel, cranberries and fresh winter herbs. A wonderful addition to your holiday table!

Cornbread Chestnut Stuffing

butter

onion

celery (finely chopped)

fennel bulb (finely chopped)

garlic (minced)

cremini mushrooms (finely chopped)

herbs

sweet Italian sausage

chestnuts (chopped)

cranberries

stock

cornbread cubes

salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13&quot; baking dish.

Place 1 tablespoon of butter or ghee into a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion, celery, fennel and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.

Add the mushrooms and fresh herbs to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until mushrooms soften and release their moisture. Season with salt and pepper.

Add the sausage to the pan, removing from the casing if not using ground sausage and cook until browned, breaking up with a spatula as it cooks.

Finally, add the chestnuts and cranberries to the skillet, toss to combine and cook another 3 minutes until warmed through. Season again with salt and pepper to taste.

Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add the stock to the bowl and toss to combine with the stuffing mixture.

Gently fold in the toasted cornbread cubes with the stuffing mixture until incorporated.

Transfer the stuffing to the prepared baking dish. Dot the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake another 15-20 minutes until the top is golden brown and edges are crispy.

Garnish with additional fresh herbs and serve warm.

found this just in time for turkey day. Never buying store bought again!

That stuffing looks delicious. I love added chestnuts.

Everyone at my house loved this! Can't wait to make it again!

This was like fall on a plate! Loved all the flavors and textures, and the chestnuts absolutely make the stuffing pop!

Chestnut Stuffing, a classic Thanksgiving (or Christmas) dinner favorite, combines cooked chestnuts with a medley of vegetables and fresh herbs, creating a rustic, flavorful side dish that&#39;s a hit at any festive gathering.

Chestnut Stuffing Recipe

unsalted butter ((2 oz) plus more to coat the casserole dish)

celery (chopped)

sage (chopped)

bread

parsley (chopped)

thyme (chopped)

eggs (beaten)

vegetable stock (or chicken

Kosher salt

black pepper

½ cups cooked chestnuts* (roughly chopped)

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9x13-inch casserole dish with softened butter.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and celery and saute for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Add the minced garlic and saute for an additional minute, being careful not to burn it. If necessary, reduce the heat.

Add the chopped sage and saute for 1 minute. Take the skillet off the heat and set it aside to cool for 5 minutes.

Place the cubed bread, parsley, and thyme in a large bowl. Toss to combine.

Add the eggs, stock, Kosher salt, pepper, and the cooked vegetables, lightly tossing everything until just combined. Do not overmix.

Using a spatula, gently fold in the chestnuts.

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly, lightly pressing in the dish. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until it is lightly browned on top. Alternatively, you can transfer the chestnut stuffing into the cavity of the bird until it is full and compact. Roast turkey as needed until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Allow to cool, then scoop and serve alongside the carved turkey.

Made this for the first time yesterday and took to a pot luck Christmas Dinner...  It was a hit! I kept to the original recipe but will try with bacon or pancetta next time. Thanks!

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