Grandma Hepford’S Chestnut Stuffing

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A rich, earthy stuffing featuring roasted chestnuts and savory herbs for a festive holiday table.
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This classic chestnut stuffing brings a luxurious, earthy depth to any holiday meal. Unlike traditional breadcrumb-heavy stuffings, this recipe relies on the natural sweetness and creamy texture of boiled and peeled chestnuts to create a unique, velvety filling. The combination of melted butter, hot milk, and soft bread crumbs ensures every bite is moist and flavorful, while a touch of black pepper adds just enough warmth to balance the sweetness. Perfect for stuffing a whole turkey or serving as a side dish, it captures the comforting essence of home-style cooking. It’s an elegant yet simple addition that elevates the dinner table with its rich, nutty aroma and tender consistency.

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Grandma Hepford’S Chestnut Stuffing

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 3 Calories: 81.4

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This classic chestnut stuffing brings a luxurious, earthy depth to any holiday meal. Unlike traditional breadcrumb-heavy stuffings, this recipe relies on the natural sweetness and creamy texture of boiled and peeled chestnuts to create a unique, velvety filling. The combination of melted butter, hot milk, and soft bread crumbs ensures every bite is moist and flavorful, while a touch of black pepper adds just enough warmth to balance the sweetness. Perfect for stuffing a whole turkey or serving as a side dish, it captures the comforting essence of home-style cooking. It&# 226;ÂÂs an elegant yet simple addition that elevates the dinner table with its rich, nutty aroma and tender consistency.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan.
  2. Add chestnuts and simmer for 3 minutes.
  3. Drain chestnuts and spread them on paper towels to dry.
  4. Let the chestnuts dry overnight at room temperature.
  5. The next day, place the dried chestnuts in a saucepan and cover with 4 cups of lightly salted boiling water.
  6. Cover the saucepan and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until tender.
  7. Drain the chestnuts, peel off the skins, and mash them into a smooth paste or grind finely in a food processor.
  8. Season the chestnut mixture with butter, salt, and pepper to taste.
  9. In a mixing bowl, combine the soft bread crumbs with salt and pepper.
  10. In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter and combine with the hot milk.
  11. Pour the butter-milk mixture over the bread crumbs and stir to combine.
  12. Fold in the prepared chestnut mixture and mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
  13. Allow the stuffing to cool completely before using it to stuff poultry or serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3

Amount Per Serving
Calories 81.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.1g14%
Saturated Fat 5.7g29%
Cholesterol 24.2mg9%
Sodium 4875.3mg204%
Total Carbohydrate 0.2g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.1g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

This recipe yields approximately 3 cups of stuffing, which is enough to fill a 4 lb turkey.

For best results, ensure the chestnuts are completely cooled before stuffing poultry to ensure food safety.

If you cannot wait overnight to dry the chestnuts, you can pat them thoroughly dry with paper towels and proceed, though the texture may be slightly softer.

Leftover stuffing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of milk or broth to restore moisture.

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