MID-ATLANTIC MUSHROOM AND CHESTNUT STUFFING

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Categories     Mushroom     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Chestnut     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 16 Servings (About 19 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Stuffing
1 1/2 1-pound loaves old-fashioned white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 16 cups)
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
3 large onions, chopped
1 pound mushrooms, sliced
5 celery stalks, chopped
1 1/2 pounds fresh chestnuts, roasted, shelled, chopped (about 3 cups) or 3 cups steamed chestnuts in jar, very coarsely chopped (about 15 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried
3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups (about) canned low-salt chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Divide bread between 2 large baking sheets. Bake until golden, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Transfer to large bowl.
  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add onions and cook until golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add mushrooms; stir until mushrooms begin to soften and release juices, about 5 minutes. Add celery and stir 2 minutes. Mix contents of skillet into bread cubes. Mix in chestnuts, thyme, rosemary and nutmeg. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared one day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • TO bake stuffing in turkey:
  • Mix 1/2 cup chicken broth into stuffing. Fill main turkey cavity with stuffing. Mix enough chicken broth into remaining stuffing to moisten (about 1/2 to 3/4 cup chicken broth, depending on amount of remaining stuffing). Spoon remaining stuffing into buttered baking dish. Cover stuffing with buttered aluminum foil. Bake stuffing in a dish alongside turkey until heated through, about 45 minutes.
  • To bake all stuffing in pan:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 15x10x2-inch baking dish. Mix 1 1/2 cups broth into stuffing. Transfer to prepared dish. Cover with buttered foil. Bake until heated through, about 1 hour 15 minutes.

Alexis Texas
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I would definitely recommend this stuffing to anyone looking for a unique and flavorful side dish.


Junior Lethoko
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This stuffing is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious and flavorful.


anjeline makao
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This stuffing is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the day before Thanksgiving and it was just as good the next day.


Babar Shahzad
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I wasn't sure how I would like the chestnuts in this stuffing, but I was pleasantly surprised. They added a nice sweetness and texture.


william etling
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover mushrooms and chestnuts.


mobin Shawon
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I've made this stuffing several times now and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and moist.


Samuel Bamfor
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This stuffing was easy to make and turned out great! I would definitely recommend it.


jibril ali
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Delicious! I made this stuffing for my family and they all loved it. The mushrooms and chestnuts gave it a really unique flavor.


Lizette Bedoy
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I made this stuffing for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of chestnuts.


mafshan Zafar
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This stuffing was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It was so flavorful and moist, and the chestnuts added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.