Chestnut Stuffing For Poultry

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich and nutty stuffing that adds elegant depth to any roasted bird.
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This classic chestnut stuffing offers a luxurious twist on traditional holiday fare. The earthy sweetness of roasted chestnuts pairs beautifully with savory poultry seasoning and crisp celery. The texture is a delightful mix of soft, riced chestnuts and sturdy bread crumbs, bound together by a simple egg mixture. It’s perfect for stuffing the cavity of a turkey or chicken, or baking as a savory casserole on the side. The subtle crunch of celery provides a fresh contrast to the rich shortening and salt. This dish brings a touch of sophistication to your dinner table without requiring hard-to-find ingredients. Ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special occasion where you want to impress guests with homemade, comforting flavors.

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Chestnut Stuffing For Poultry

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 177.6

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This classic chestnut stuffing offers a luxurious twist on traditional holiday fare. The earthy sweetness of roasted chestnuts pairs beautifully with savory poultry seasoning and crisp celery. The texture is a delightful mix of soft, riced chestnuts and sturdy bread crumbs, bound together by a simple egg mixture. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for stuffing the cavity of a turkey or chicken, or baking as a savory casserole on the side. The subtle crunch of celery provides a fresh contrast to the rich shortening and salt. This dish brings a touch of sophistication to your dinner table without requiring hard-to-find ingredients. Ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special occasion where you want to impress guests with homemade, comforting flavors.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400ðF (200ðC).
  2. Using a sharp knife, make a small gash in the curved side of each chestnut.
  3. Place the chestnuts in a heavy iron skillet with 1 tablespoon of butter or shortening and shake over high heat for 2-3 minutes until the shells begin to split.
  4. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 10 minutes.
  5. Remove the chestnuts from the oven and allow them to cool slightly; peel off the outer shells and inner skins.
  6. Cover the peeled chestnuts with boiling salted water in a saucepan and simmer for 10-15 minutes until tender.
  7. Drain the chestnuts well and press them through a ricer or mash them finely with a fork.
  8. In a large mixing bowl, combine the riced chestnuts, bread crumbs, chopped celery, shortening, salt, poultry seasoning, and beaten egg.
  9. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  10. Use immediately to stuff poultry or bake in a greased dish at 350ðF (177ðC) for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 177.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.0g28%
Saturated Fat 6.0g30%
Cholesterol 93.2mg32%
Sodium 281.0mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 1.0g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Sugars 0.4g
Protein 3.4g7%

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

Keywords: chestnut, stuffing, bread crumbs, poultry, celery, thanksgiving, turkey, christmas, side dish, nutty, classic, roasted, homemade, holiday, dinner, traditional
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