Best 10 Chestnut Onion And Cornbread Stuffing Recipes

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Chestnut, onion, and cornbread stuffing is a classic dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. It is a hearty and flavorful stuffing that is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other special occasion. This stuffing is made with a combination of chestnuts, onions, and cornbread, and it is seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices. The chestnuts add a nutty flavor to the stuffing, the onions add a sweetness, and the cornbread adds a moist and crumbly texture. This stuffing is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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CHESTNUT, ONION AND CORNBREAD STUFFING



Chestnut, Onion and Cornbread Stuffing image

If I could choose anything I wanted to do, it would be to have a chestnut farm. This is an absolutely awesome recipe -- and every time I make it, the bowl is picked half empty by everyone before I even get it into the oven. I posted my cornbread recipe "Perfect Cornbread" #96862, specifically for inclusion in this recipe. This was originally posted in Gourmet Magazine. It is not a quick recipe, but it is not difficult to make and is WELL worth the effort! Preparation time does not include making the cornbread recipe.

Provided by Pianolady

Categories     Breads

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 loaves cornbread (I use my Perfect Cornbread Perfect Cornbread)
2 medium red onions, cut into 1 inch pieces
6 shallots, cut lengthwise into 6 ths
5 leeks, white and pale green parts only halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2 inch thick pieces
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 cup flat leaf parsley, packed, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh sage leaf, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3/4 lb whole chestnuts, vacuum-packed or canned
3 1/2 cups chicken broth, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F Prepare cornbread ahead of time from Perfect Cornbread Recipe#96862, or your own.
  • Cut cornbread into 1/2" cubes.
  • In 2 large shallow baking pans, bake in the middle of the oven until just dry, about 20 minutes.
  • Using only white and pale green parts of the leeks, halve them lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2" thick pieces.
  • In a large heavy skillet cook red onions, shallots, leeks, celery and herbs with salt and pepper to taste, in butter over moderate heat; stirring, until onion mixture is golden brown and softened-- about 25 minutes.
  • If using canned chestnuts, rinse and drain.
  • In a saucepan simmer vacuum-packed or canned chestnuts in 2 cups of chicken broth for 15 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, toss together bread, onions, chestnut mixture and remaining 1 1/2 cups of broth, with salt and pepper to taste, and let cool completely.
  • (Stuffing may be made ahead up to 1 day before and chilled, covered-- bring stuffing to room temperature before proceeding).
  • To cook all or part of stuffing outside of poultry: In a shallow baking dish bake stuffing in preheated 325F oven 45 minutes.
  • For moist stuffing, bake covered entire time; for less moist stuffing with a slightly crisp top, uncover halfway through baking time.
  • Enjoy!

ROASTED CHESTNUT, FIG AND CORNBREAD STUFFING



Roasted Chestnut, Fig and Cornbread Stuffing image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cup cornbread
2 eggs
1/2 cup cream
1/4 cup figs rehydrated in 1/2 cup apple cider
1 pinch thyme
10 roasted and shelled chestnut chopped in large pieces

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together and bake for 25 minutes in a small roasting pan at 375 degrees.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND CORNBREAD STUFFING



Caramelized Onion and Cornbread Stuffing image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
2 onions, chopped
6 large cornmeal muffins, cubed
1 egg
Handful fresh sage leaves, chopped
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chicken stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, for about 10 minutes, or until soft and caramelized. Add sage and scrape into a large mixing bowl. Add the cornbread pieces, season well with salt and pepper, and give it a good toss until it's well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, cream, and stock, and pour that over the cornbread. Stir the stuffing together and stuff the cavity of the turkey. You could also spoon it into a buttered baking dish and put it in the oven along with the turkey. Bake until hot and crusty on top, about 30 minutes.

CORN BREAD AND CHESTNUT STUFFING



Corn Bread and Chestnut Stuffing image

Categories     Herb     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Fall     Chestnut     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

Buttermilk Corn Bread
3 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 cups chopped celery
2 1/4 to 2 3/4 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 cups coarsely chopped chestnuts from one 16-ounce jar
1 large egg, beaten to blend

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut bread into 1-inch cubes. Spread on large baking sheet. Bake until dry but not firm, about 25 minutes. Cool. Coarsely crumble into very large bowl. Maintain oven temperature.
  • Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and celery; sauté until tender, about 7 minutes. Add to corn bread. Mix in 2 1/4 cups broth and herbs. Stir in chestnuts. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in egg. Add up to 1/2 cup more broth if stuffing seems dry.
  • Transfer to prepared dish. Cover; bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until top begins to brown, about 30 minutes longer.

CHESTNUT STUFFING



Chestnut Stuffing image

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

CARAMELIZED ONION AND CORNBREAD STUFFING



Caramelized Onion and Cornbread Stuffing image

This recipes comes from the Food Network courtesy of Tyler Florence. I made this for Thanksgiving this year. The amount of chicken stock was listed as 1/4 cup, this was cooked in a small pan in the oven and I found that I needed additional for the stuffing to be as moist as we liked.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Christmas

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
2 onions, chopped
6 large corn muffins, cubed
1/8-1/4 cup fresh sage leaf, chopped
1 egg
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4-1/2 cup chicken stock, divided
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Melt the butter over medium heat, add onions and cook until soft and caramelized, stirring frequently, approximately 10 to 15 minutes; stir in the fresh sage.
  • Pour mixture into a large mixing bowl, add in the cornbread and season well with salt and pepper; toss gently until well combined.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, cream and 1/4 cup of chicken stock, pour over the cornbread mixture, stir gently.
  • If cooking in the turkey, stuff and proceed as per your recipe for roasted turkey.
  • If cooking outside the bird, spoon the mixture into a 2 quart casserole dish, pour the additional stock over all and place in oven the last 30 minutes that turkey is baking.
  • Bake until hot and crusty on top.

CHESTNUT, ONION, AND CURRANT STUFFING



Chestnut, Onion, and Currant Stuffing image

Categories     Onion     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Currant     Chestnut     Gourmet     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 cups 1/4-inch dice seven-grain bread (about 1 pound)
2 large onions
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
3/4 pound vacuum-packed or canned whole chestnuts
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup dried currants
1 cup packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
Garnish if desired: chopped fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325° F.
  • In a large shallow baking pan toast bread in middle of oven until just dry, 15 to 20 minutes. Halve onions lengthwise and cut each half into 8 wedges. In a large heavy skillet cook onions in butter over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
  • If using canned chestnuts, rinse and drain. In a saucepan simmer vacuum-packed or canned chestnuts in 2 cups broth 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat and stir in currants. Let mixture stand 5 minutes.
  • Chop parsley. In a large bowl toss together bread, onions, chestnut mixture, remaining 1 1/2 cups broth, herbs, and salt and pepper to taste and cool completely. Stuffing may be made up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring stuffing to room temperature before proceeding.
  • For cooking stuffing inside poultry:
  • Any frozen poultry destined for stuffing should be completely thawed, and the stuffing itself brought to room temperature before it's put into the turkey. Do not stuff your bird the night before you cook it; such a seeming time-saver can have dangerous results. Instead, it is best to loosely fill the bird's neck and body cavities immediately before roasting. And always use a meat or instant-read thermometer: The meat is done when the temperature of the thickest part of the thigh (be careful not to touch the bones) reaches 180°F.; the stuffing baked inside the bird is done at 160°-165°F. After roasting, let your stuffed poultry stand 15 to 20 minutes, a double assurance that the requisite temperatures for food safety have been reached.
  • For cooking all or part of stuffing outside poultry:
  • In a shallow baking dish bake stuffing in preheated 325° F. oven 45 minutes (for moist stuffing, bake covered entire time; for less moist stuffing with a slightly crisp top, uncover halfway through baking time).
  • Garnish stuffing with parsley.

CORNBREAD STUFFING FOR ROAST TURKEY



Cornbread Stuffing for Roast Turkey image

Follow the recipe for Roast Turkey to cook the stuffing in the turkey cavity, or bake it separately as directed below. If you prefer to avoid peeling the chestnuts yourself, buy ones that have been cooked and peeled and are sold in jars or cans. You will need 1 1/4 cups.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups chestnuts
Cornbread
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more, softened, for baking dish
2 large onions, finely chopped
1 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 Gala apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh sage
1 to 1 1/2 cups Turkey Stock or low-sodium store-bought chicken or vegetable broth

Steps:

  • Cut a slit in each chestnut with scissors or a paring knife. Cook chestnuts in a pot of boiling water for 20 minutes, then drain in a colander. When cool enough to handle, peel off and discard shells and inner brown skins. Quarter each.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Crumble cornbread into a large bowl. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chestnuts, stirring occasionally, until they begin to brown, about 8 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer chestnuts to bowl, reserving butter in pan.
  • Add onions, celery, and shallots to pan; season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add apples and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft, about 5 minutes more. Transfer to bowl with cornbread mixture. Add parsley, sage, and enough stock to moisten mixture. Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer stuffing to a buttered 3-quart shallow baking dish. (Stuffing can be prepared to this point up to 1 day ahead; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Return to room temperature and uncover before baking.) Bake until heated through and top is lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Serve hot.

CORNBREAD STUFFING RECIPE BY TASTY



Cornbread Stuffing Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: unsalted butter, yellow cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, kosher salt, buttermilk, corn kernel, honey, large eggs, cornbread mix, white bread, unsalted butter, onion, garlic, celery, fennel head, salt, green apples, ground nutmeg, Italian sausage, fresh parsley, fresh sage, chicken broth

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Sides

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup corn kernel
¼ cup honey
2 large eggs
1 box cornbread mix, optional if you do not want to do Tia's cornbread, prepared according to box instructions, and cut into cubes.
4 cups white bread, we used an Italian loaf, cubed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 stalks celery, diced
½ head fennel head, diced
salt, to taste
2 green apples, peeled and diced
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 lb Italian sausage, casing removed
¼ cup fresh parsley, minced
2 tablespoons fresh sage
3 cups chicken broth, or chicken stock

Steps:

  • First, make Tia's Cornbread at least one day before serving the stuffing.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Generously grease a 9-inch (23 cm) baking pan with 1 tablespoon of butter.
  • In a small bowl, mix the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, buttermilk, corn, honey and eggs. Using a rubber spatula, add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes. Let cool for at least 1 hour, then cut into 1-inch cubes for the stuffing.
  • For the stuffing, start by cutting the cornbread into cubes.
  • Spread 4 cups of white bread cubes and 4 cups of the cornbread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet and leave out overnight to dry out.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 13x9x2-inch (33x23x2 cm) baking dish with butter and set aside.
  • Transfer the bread cubes to a large bowl.
  • In a large sauté pan set over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add the onion, garlic, celery, fennel and sprinkle with the salt and cook until the vegetables are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the mixture to the bowl of bread and mix.
  • In the same sauté pan, add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and let brown for 30 seconds. Add the apples and nutmeg and sauté until the apples are tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the apples to the bread bowl and mix.
  • Add the sausage to the pan and cook, breaking it up as it browns, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Transfer the sausage to the bread bowl and mix.
  • Mix in the parsley and sage.
  • Transfer the bread mixture to the buttered baking dish.
  • Pour the chicken stock around the edges of the baking dish.
  • Put the baking dish on the middle oven rack and bake at 400°F (200°C), uncovered for 40 minutes, until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 745 calories, Carbohydrate 76 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 26 grams

ULTIMATE CORNBREAD STUFFING



Ultimate Cornbread Stuffing image

Your grandma ain't got no shake on this! Join the click! I know...poppy seeds?! It does, however, make for a visually-stunning dish! You can make this easy stuffing up to four hours ahead; just cover and refrigerate until it's time to bake (just add about ten minutes to the baking time). Add toasted pecan pieces, dried sweet cranberries, or golden raisins for a twist!

Provided by LADYMHARRIS

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Cornbread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (8.5 ounce) packages corn muffin mix
⅔ cup heavy cream
2 eggs
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 strips bacon, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
1 ½ cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a small square baking dish or spray it with cooking spray.
  • Mix together the muffin mix, cream, eggs, sugar, oil, vanilla, and poppy seeds to make a batter.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and the top springs back when pressed lightly, 15 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool completely; cut into small squares and transfer to a bowl.
  • Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Add the peppers and onions to the skillet; cook and stir until the vegetables are tender. Remove from heat and add to bowl with cornbread squares; season with marjoram, pour in the chicken broth; mix. Spoon mixture into the prepared baking dish; cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until heated through, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.3 calories, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 96.4 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 637.9 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

Tips and Conclusion

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh chestnuts. If you can't find fresh chestnuts, you can use frozen or canned chestnuts. If using frozen chestnuts, thaw them completely before using. If using canned chestnuts, rinse them well before using.
  • To make the cornbread, you can use your favorite recipe or a store-bought mix. If you're using a store-bought mix, follow the package directions.
  • When sautéing the onions, cook them over medium heat until they are soft and translucent. Do not brown the onions.
  • When adding the chestnuts to the stuffing, be sure to chop them into small pieces. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the stuffing.
  • If you don't have any celery on hand, you can substitute another vegetable, such as carrots or zucchini.
  • To make sure the stuffing is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center of the stuffing. If the toothpick comes out clean, the stuffing is done.
  • Serve the stuffing hot with your favorite holiday dishes.

Conclusion:

Chestnut, onion, and cornbread stuffing is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any holiday meal. With its combination of sweet chestnuts, savory onions, and hearty cornbread, this stuffing is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a side dish that is both delicious and festive, give this chestnut, onion, and cornbread stuffing a try.

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