BRIOCHE CHESTNUT STUFFING
Stuffing with made from eggy brioche and roasted chestnuts is a Thanksgiving classic. This one, seasoned with celery, onion and sage, and a little diced fennel for sweetness and depth, sticks relatively close to tradition. Use it to stuff a turkey, if you like, but it's even better baked separately in a shallow casserole dish, so the top can get nice and crisp. If you'd like to bake it ahead, you can do so up to 6 hours in advance. Just before serving, reheat it in a 350-degree oven.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, casseroles, side dish
Time 2h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Arrange brioche pieces in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Let them dry out overnight, or place them in a 200-degree oven for an hour or two. (They'll be ready when they feel stale to the touch but haven't taken on any color.)
- Heat oven to 375 degrees, and butter a shallow, 2-quart casserole or gratin dish. On a pot on the stove or in the microwave, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Put bread in the prepared baking dish and toss with melted butter. Bake until golden and toasted, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool, then transfer toast to a large bowl. (Don't wash the baking dish; you'll use it again for the stuffing.)
- In a 12-inch skillet, melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in onion, celery, fennel and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook until soft and just starting to brown, about 12 minutes. Stir in thyme and sage, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and transfer to bowl with brioche. Gently fold in chestnuts and pepper and let cool.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups stock, eggs, parsley and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Fold gently into bread mixture, then scrape it all back into prepared baking dish. Drizzle on remaining 1 cup stock until the mixture is moist but not squishy; you may not need all the stock.
- Cover dish with foil and bake until lightly springy, about 25 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until golden brown, another 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 280, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 397 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Ugochi Obiwuru
[email protected]I've made this stuffing a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly. Thanks for sharing!
fuad bin yimam
[email protected]This stuffing is a must-try! It's so easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends. The chestnuts add a unique flavor and texture that really makes this stuffing stand out.
Shelbyjean Fawley
[email protected]I was really impressed with this stuffing. It's so moist and flavorful, and the chestnuts add a really nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Puran Bantha Magar
[email protected]This stuffing is amazing! I made it for Christmas dinner and everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Maro teaching Hacker channel
[email protected]This stuffing is to die for! I made it for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge hit. The chestnuts added a really nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.
Heshan Edite
[email protected]I've tried many stuffing recipes over the years, but this one is by far my favorite. It's moist, flavorful, and the chestnuts add a really nice touch. I highly recommend this recipe.
Thedumbkid YT
[email protected]This stuffing is the perfect addition to any holiday meal. It's easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends. The chestnuts add a unique flavor and texture that really makes this stuffing stand out.
Ola Abefe
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The stuffing was absolutely delicious. The chestnuts added a really nice sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.
KALUMBA LAWRENCE
[email protected]This stuffing is amazing! I made it for Thanksgiving dinner and everyone loved it. It's so moist and flavorful, and the chestnuts add a really nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Laurie Breen
[email protected]Made this stuffing for Christmas dinner and it was delicious! I used fresh chestnuts and they really made the dish. The stuffing was moist and flavorful, and the chestnuts added a nice crunch. Will definitely be making this again.
rubel hossain2021
[email protected]I've made this stuffing a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly. Thanks for sharing!
moon chapter
[email protected]This stuffing was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It was moist and flavorful, and the chestnuts added a nice touch of sweetness and texture. I highly recommend this recipe.