MID-ATLANTIC MUSHROOM AND CHESTNUT STUFFING

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Categories     Mushroom     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Chestnut     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 16 Servings (About 19 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Stuffing
1 1/2 1-pound loaves old-fashioned white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 16 cups)
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
3 large onions, chopped
1 pound mushrooms, sliced
5 celery stalks, chopped
1 1/2 pounds fresh chestnuts, roasted, shelled, chopped (about 3 cups) or 3 cups steamed chestnuts in jar, very coarsely chopped (about 15 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried
3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups (about) canned low-salt chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Divide bread between 2 large baking sheets. Bake until golden, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Transfer to large bowl.
  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add onions and cook until golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add mushrooms; stir until mushrooms begin to soften and release juices, about 5 minutes. Add celery and stir 2 minutes. Mix contents of skillet into bread cubes. Mix in chestnuts, thyme, rosemary and nutmeg. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared one day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • TO bake stuffing in turkey:
  • Mix 1/2 cup chicken broth into stuffing. Fill main turkey cavity with stuffing. Mix enough chicken broth into remaining stuffing to moisten (about 1/2 to 3/4 cup chicken broth, depending on amount of remaining stuffing). Spoon remaining stuffing into buttered baking dish. Cover stuffing with buttered aluminum foil. Bake stuffing in a dish alongside turkey until heated through, about 45 minutes.
  • To bake all stuffing in pan:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 15x10x2-inch baking dish. Mix 1 1/2 cups broth into stuffing. Transfer to prepared dish. Cover with buttered foil. Bake until heated through, about 1 hour 15 minutes.

Joyce Kalu
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Overall, this is a great stuffing recipe. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


ryder santosh
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This stuffing is a bit bland. I think I'll add some chopped fresh herbs next time.


Hadi Ammar
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I didn't have any chestnuts on hand, so I used chopped celery instead. It was still delicious.


Olaronke Idowu
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This stuffing is a bit dry. I think I should have added more broth or butter.


Umar Rahman
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I've never made stuffing before, but this recipe was easy to follow. It turned out perfectly and I got a lot of compliments on it.


Ivan M
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. It's also a great vegetarian main course.


dawit habtamu
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I'm not a big fan of chestnuts, so I substituted walnuts in this stuffing. It turned out great!


Kenny Mweemba
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This stuffing is a little bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious and it really makes a statement at a holiday dinner.


Md rasel Hossain.
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I've made this stuffing several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.


Akanksha Thapa
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I made this stuffing for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


maxwell oginga
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This stuffing is easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover bread.


Stephane Lessard
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I was a bit hesitant to try this stuffing because I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I'm so glad I did! The mushrooms are cooked perfectly and they add a really nice flavor to the stuffing.


Mocno Vazques
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This is the best stuffing I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Matrida John
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I love the combination of flavors in this stuffing. The chestnuts add a sweetness that balances out the savory sausage and mushrooms.


marius gheorghe
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This stuffing is a delicious and unique twist on the classic. The mushrooms and chestnuts add a rich, earthy flavor that pairs perfectly with the savory sausage and bread.