ROAST PHEASANT STUFFED WITH CHESTNUT BREAD DRESSING

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Roast Pheasant Stuffed With Chestnut Bread Dressing image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, roasts, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups finely cubed fresh white bread
2/3 cup finely diced celery
1 tablespoon finely chopped celery leaves
1/2 cup finely diced onion
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried crushed sage
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups peeled, cooked chestnuts, quartered
1/2 to 1 cup chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine all ingredients except butter and pheasants with 1/2 cup of broth in a large bowl. Add 6 tablespoons of the butter. Stir until mixture is well combined.
  • Clean the insides of the birds well with a damp cloth. Fill each bird with as much of the dressing as it will comfortably hold. Pin or stitch the cavity closed. Place the remaining dressing in a casserole. Set aside.
  • Brush the remaining butter over the skin of each pheasant. Place pheasants in a large, deep roasting pan, breast side down. Cover. Roast for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, stir enough chicken broth into the remaining dressing to moisten it to your taste.
  • Reduce heat to 350 degrees. Uncover. Place dressing in oven with pheasants. Roast pheasants until juices run clear when pricked with a fork in the thickest part, about 30 additional minutes. Remove pheasants and dressing from oven.
  • Remove the birds from the pan. Let stand for 10 minutes. Cut each bird in half lengthwise. Serve, passing additional dressing separately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 244, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 414 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Regan Bishwakarma
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover pheasant, and it's absolutely delicious.


Salmankhan France
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser.


Alicia Hussein
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweet and nutty chestnut bread dressing pairs perfectly with the savory pheasant.


Md.Shadman Sakib
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


graham baker
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I'm not a big fan of stuffing, but I loved the chestnut bread dressing in this recipe. It was moist and flavorful, and it didn't overpower the pheasant.


Ramchandra Ghimire
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chestnut bread. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat pheasant.


Irene Wanja
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook pheasant, and this recipe is definitely a winner. The chestnut bread dressing is a great way to add flavor and moisture to the pheasant.


Ronald's Reagan Ouma
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal, but it's also elegant enough for a special occasion dinner.


Itumeleng Machipa
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Wow, this was amazing! I'm not usually a fan of pheasant, but this recipe changed my mind. The chestnut bread dressing was the perfect complement to the pheasant.


Paul St amant
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


EANUR MD
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover pheasant, and it's absolutely delicious.


Raul Alarzon
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


Gie lourd
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I made this recipe for my family, and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate their plates clean.


Safder Hussain
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser.


Rajak Satish
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweet and nutty chestnut bread dressing pairs perfectly with the savory pheasant.


Ty Tofflemoyer
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This was my first time cooking pheasant, and I was really impressed with how easy it was. The recipe was well-written and easy to follow, and the dish turned out perfectly.


aazim Ali
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I'm not a huge fan of pheasant, but this recipe changed my mind. The chestnut bread dressing was so good that it made the pheasant taste amazing.


Nosipho Mkhwanazi
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I've made this roast pheasant recipe several times now, and it's always a winner. The chestnut bread dressing is a great way to use up leftover bread, and it adds a delicious nutty flavor to the dish.


Abdul Muqeet
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This roast pheasant recipe was a hit at our dinner party! The chestnut bread dressing was moist and flavorful, and the pheasant was cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.