Best 11 Best Chestnut Stuffing Recipes

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Chestnut stuffing is a classic side dish for roasted turkey, chicken, or pork. It's also a great way to use up leftover chestnuts from the holiday season. The combination of chestnuts, savory herbs, and spices creates a stuffing that is both flavorful and satisfying. Whether you're looking for a traditional stuffing recipe or something a little more unique, there's sure to be a chestnut stuffing recipe that will tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHESTNUT STUFFING



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Serve Ted Allen's Chestnut Stuffing recipe from Food Network as a side dish for your Thanksgiving dinner.

Provided by Ted Allen

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h5m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound fresh chestnuts
8 cups coarse fresh breadcrumbs, from crusty bread
4 cups diced cornbread
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 extra-large yellow onion, chopped
1 turkey liver, cleaned and finely chopped
1 cup chicken or turkey stock, preferably homemade or low-sodium store bought
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
1/4 cup fresh sage leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Cut an X into the round end of each chestnut, place on a rimmed baking sheet, put in the oven and add 1/4 cup water to the pan. Roast for 10 minutes; the shells should peel back where cut. Remove from the oven, let cool for a minute or two, and then peel while the chestnuts are still warm. Chop coarsely.
  • Decrease the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Spread the breadcrumbs on a baking sheet and bake until dry and golden, about 15 minutes. Put in a large bowl with the chestnuts and cornbread.
  • In a large saute pan over medium heat, melt the butter, and then add the celery, onions, and chopped liver, and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 8 minutes. Add to the bowl with the chestnuts.
  • Stir in the chicken stock, parsley, sage, salt, pepper and eggs. Spoon into a buttered 3-quart baking dish and bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until browned, about 30 minutes.

CHESTNUT STUFFING



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Studded with meaty chestnuts and fragrant with parsley and sage, this stuffing is equally good cooked inside or outside the turkey (try our Classic Brined and Roasted Turkey recipe). You will need to dry the bread cubes overnight; transfer them to resealable plastic bags until you're ready to make the stuffing, up to 1 day more.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 loaves good-quality white bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 20 cups)
1 1/2 pounds fresh chestnuts (4 cups), scored with an X
3/4 cup unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks)
4 small onions, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 3 cups)
1 bunch celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 4 cups)
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
5 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
1 tablespoon kosher salt
3 cups coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Spread bread cubes in single layers on baking sheets. Let dry at room temperature, uncovered, overnight.
  • Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add chestnuts; cook until soft, about 20 minutes. Drain; let cool slightly. Peel and quarter chestnuts; set aside. Peeled chestnuts can be refrigerated in an airtight container 2 to 3 days.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and celery; cook, stirring, until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add sage; cook 3 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup stock; cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer onion mixture to a large bowl. Add remaining 4 1/2 cups stock, the chestnuts, bread, salt, and parsley; season with pepper. Toss to combine. If not stuffing turkey, transfer to a buttered 17-by-12-inch baking dish. Cover; bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake until hot and golden brown, 30 minutes more.

CHESTNUT STUFFING



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I have had this stuffing every Thanksgiving my entire life (26 years, that's a lot of stuffing!), it is truly a family tradition. Trust me, this is the best stuffing you'll ever taste! Thanks goes out to my Nana, the best cook in the Midwest!

Provided by KBROWN26

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Vegetarian Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 35.2 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 744.2 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

BEST CHESTNUT STUFFING



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I fell in love with this stuffing as a kid, if you can find jarred chestnuts you can skip the roasting step. Although you can stuff a 16-18 lb turkey with this stuffing, I recommend that you bake it separately.

Provided by davidfitwe

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 2h

Yield 9 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb fresh chestnuts
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 lb bulk pork sausage
1 cup onion
1 cup celery
3 1/2 cups turkey broth or 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup long grain rice
1 cup raisins (golden preferred)
1/2 cup almonds or 1/2 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons turkey drippings or 2 tablespoons chicken drippings
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon (this is never enough)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Cut slash in chestnuts with sharp knife.
  • Roast on a baking sheet in 450 degree oven for 5-6 minutes (up to 15 minutes if needed); cool.
  • Peel and coarsely chop.
  • In a large skillet cook beef, sausage, onion, and celery till meat is browned and vegetables are tender.
  • Drain off fat.
  • Add 3 Cups of broth, chestnuts, uncooked rice, raisins, nuts, drippings, salt, cinnamon, and pepper.
  • Cover, simmer 30 minutes or until rice is cooked stir to prevent burning.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Combine remaining 1/2 c broth and eggs; stir into meat mixture.
  • Bake covered in a 3 qt casserole at 325 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1195.9, Fat 50.6, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 261.9, Sodium 1150.2, Carbohydrate 125.3, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 24.6, Protein 59.9

CHESTNUT STUFFING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ounces oil
2 ounces butter
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup diced onions
1 cup diced celery
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 quarts stale focaccia, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 ounces chicken stock
4 ounces cider
1 pound roasted, peeled, and cleaned chestnuts cut into quarters
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Add oil and butter to a hot casserole. Sweat carrots, onions, and celery and cook until soft, but without color. Remove from heat and add marjoram and thyme. In a bowl combine focaccia, vegetables, hot stock, cider, and chestnuts. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Place in covered baking dish and bake for 30 minutes

CHESTNUT DRESSING



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I enjoyed this stuffing when I spent my first Thanksgiving with my husband, Mike. It's a family recipe his mother has been making for years. Italian seasoning and chestnuts add flavor and texture. -Sharon Brunner, Mohnton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 18 servings (1/2 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1-1/2 cups butter, cubed
3 cups chestnuts, shelled and coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons Italian seasoning
10 slices Italian bread (3/4 inch thick), cubed

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Add chestnuts and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add bread cubes and stir to coat., Transfer to an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHESTNUT STUFFING



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     side dish

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds chestnuts (see note)
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons butter
3 shallots, minced
2 stalks celery, minced
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Make an incision in each chestnut with a knife. Drop the chestnuts into boiling water and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain and peel the chestnuts, using rubber gloves to protect your fingers.
  • Coarsely chop the chestnuts and simmer in the chicken stock until tender. Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in the frying pan and saute the shallots with the celery until soft. Mix with the chestnuts, parsley and egg. Season and stuff into the bird cavity.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 297, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 503 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PRUNE AND CHESTNUT STUFFING



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     side dish

Time 2h

Yield Stuffing for an 8- to 10-pound goose

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound prunes, pitted
1 cup port
2 pounds fresh chestnuts
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
6 stalks celery, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried) as dictated
1/2 to 1 cup chicken stock
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Soak the prunes for an hour in the port. Meanwhile, prepare the chestnuts. Make a slit in the top of each one with a sharp knife. Put them in boiling water and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove them from the water a few at a time with a slotted spoon. Wearing clean rubber gloves to protect your fingers, slip off the outer and inner skins while the chestnuts are still hot. Place the chestnuts in a large bowl.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet and add the onion, garlic, celery and thyme. Cook without browning until the onion has softened. Add the chestnuts and the prunes with the port that they have been soaking in along with the stock, and simmer gently for 30 minutes. Add more stock if necessary.
  • Stir in the parsley, season with salt and pepper and stuff the mixture into the goose cavity. Sew up the cavity and truss the goose.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 322, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 399 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHESTNUT SAUSAGE STUFFING



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I discovered this recipe in a four-generation family cookbook. I'm glad I gave it a try. It has become "the" stuffing at our holiday table. -Judi Oudekerk, Buffalo, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound bulk pork sausage
2 cups finely chopped fresh mushrooms
1-1/2 cups finely chopped onion
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/3 cup butter
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chicken broth
4 cups day-old bread cubes
1 package (8-3/4 ounces) whole chestnuts, chopped (about 2 cups)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the mushrooms, onions and celery in butter until tender. Stir in the sausage, parsley, thyme and pepper. Add broth; heat through. Remove from the heat. Add bread cubes and chestnuts; toss to coat., Transfer to a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CHESTNUT-AND-SAUSAGE STUFFING



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Filled with roasted chestnuts and sweet Italian sausage, this recipe is the ideal stuffing for a Thanksgiving feast.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Yield Makes 10 cups or enough for one 16- to 18-pound turkey

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 loaf day-old rustic Italian bread (about 1 pound), trimmed of crust and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
1 pound fresh chestnuts
1 pound sweet Italian sausage
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
4 celery stalks, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Unsalted butter, for baking dish

Steps:

  • Let bread cubes stand on a baking sheet at room temperature 3 hours to dry.
  • Lay each chestnut flat on a work surface, and cut an X in the pointed tip of shell with a paring or chestnut knife. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Boil chestnuts 2 minutes; remove pot from heat. Remove chestnuts with a slotted spoon; peel away shells. Quarter nutmeat; transfer to a large bowl. Add bread.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Split sausages; scrape meat into a large saute pan set over medium heat; crumble with a fork. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 7 minutes. Add oil; swirl pan. Add onions, celery, and garlic. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft, 15 to 17 minutes. Add to bread mixture.
  • Add wine to pan. Scraping up any brown bits from bottom with a wooden spoon, cook over medium heat until wine is reduced by half. Add to bread mixture.
  • Add stock to bread mixture; toss. Add thyme, sage, and parsley. Add the salt, and season with pepper. Stir in eggs.
  • To bake stuffing: Place stuffing in a buttered 9-by-13-inch baking dish; cover with foil. Bake 30 minutes; remove foil. Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes. To cook in turkey: Stuff as directed. Place remaining 5 cups stuffing in a buttered 8-inch square baking dish; bake as directed above.

CHESTNUT STUFFING



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If you love stuffing don't just stop at one. Cook one inside the turkey to help keep it juicy, then cook another separately. This classic chestnut, bacon and herb stuffing is packed full of flavour and perfect for Christmas.

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Side dish

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 onion, chopped
50g butter
140g small button mushroom, thickly sliced
200g vac-pack whole cooked chestnut, halved
170g pack Ardennes pâté, cubed
25g pack parsley, chopped
1 tbsp thyme leaves
6 rashers smoked streaky bacon, each rasher cut into 6-8 pieces
140g oatmeal breadcrumbs (we used an Allinson sliced oatmeal loaf) or white breadcrumbs
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Fry the onion in the butter for 5 mins. Add the mushrooms, then fry for 5 mins more.
  • Tip into a bowl, then lightly stir in the other ingredients with plenty of seasoning. Stuff into the neck end of the turkey, or spoon into oiled muffin tins (half-fill to make 8 servings) and bake for 30 mins alongside the turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 1.29 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh chestnuts. Fresh chestnuts have a sweeter, nuttier flavor than dried chestnuts. If you can't find fresh chestnuts, you can use dried chestnuts, but be sure to soak them in water for at least 8 hours before using.
  • Roast the chestnuts before using. Roasting the chestnuts will bring out their flavor and make them easier to peel.
  • Use a variety of seasonings. Chestnut stuffing can be seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices, such as sage, thyme, rosemary, garlic, and black pepper. You can also add other ingredients to the stuffing, such as chopped celery, onion, or carrots.
  • Don't overstuff the turkey. The stuffing will expand as it cooks, so don't overstuff the turkey or it will be dry and crumbly.
  • Bake the stuffing until it is cooked through. The stuffing should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Conclusion:

Chestnut stuffing is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. By following these tips, you can make the best chestnut stuffing that your family and friends will love.

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