TURKEY WITH CHESTNUT STUFFING
With delicious chopped chestnuts in the savory stuffing, this golden roasted bird is a special Thanksgiving treat. It's a "must" on the menu at the annual holiday meal my family shares with dear friends.-Ardis Rollefson, Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h40m
Yield 18 servings (9-10 cups stuffing).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, bring 2 qts. of water to a boil. Cut an "X" in each chestnut; drop into boiling water. Return to a boil; cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; peel outer shell and inner skin. Coarsely chop chestnuts; set aside., In a small skillet, saute celery and onions in butter until tender. Transfer to a large bowl; add sausage, stuffing and chestnuts. Add broth and water; toss to mix., Loosely stuff turkey just before roasting. Skewer openings; tie drumsticks together. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Brush with oil. Roast, uncovered, at 325° for 4-1/4 to 4-3/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 180° for turkey and 165° for stuffing, basting occasionally. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly., Cover and let stand for 20 minutes before removing the stuffing and carving the turkey. If desired, thicken pan drippings for gravy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 787 calories, Fat 37g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 268mg cholesterol, Sodium 782mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 78g protein.
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Shahzad Hassan Wattoo
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out perfectly. The stuffing was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Mer Col
[email protected]The turkey was a bit dry, but the stuffing was delicious.
Leticia Peterson
[email protected]This was my first time making turkey with chestnut stuffing and it was a success! The turkey was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
King Aj Vendetta
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out great! The stuffing was delicious and the turkey was moist and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Shahajan Chowdhury Sani
[email protected]This is the best turkey with chestnut stuffing recipe I've ever tried! The stuffing is so moist and flavorful, and the turkey is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.
KHUSI PABDEY
[email protected]The stuffing was a bit bland, but the turkey was cooked well.
Alice Peters
[email protected]I made this for my family for Christmas dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the turkey and the stuffing. I will definitely be making this again.
Nancy Nyansiaboka
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out perfectly. The stuffing was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Larwa Collins
[email protected]The turkey was a bit dry, but the stuffing was delicious.
Krystel Toal
[email protected]This was my first time making turkey with chestnut stuffing, and it turned out great! The stuffing was easy to make and the turkey was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Rick Paquette
[email protected]I've made this turkey with chestnut stuffing recipe several times now, and it's always a winner. The stuffing is so delicious, and the turkey is always moist and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe!
Prince Abbas
[email protected]This turkey with chestnut stuffing was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The stuffing was moist and flavorful, and the turkey was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again next year.