ROAST PHEASANT STUFFED WITH CHESTNUT BREAD DRESSING

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Roast Pheasant Stuffed With Chestnut Bread Dressing image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, roasts, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups finely cubed fresh white bread
2/3 cup finely diced celery
1 tablespoon finely chopped celery leaves
1/2 cup finely diced onion
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried crushed sage
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups peeled, cooked chestnuts, quartered
1/2 to 1 cup chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine all ingredients except butter and pheasants with 1/2 cup of broth in a large bowl. Add 6 tablespoons of the butter. Stir until mixture is well combined.
  • Clean the insides of the birds well with a damp cloth. Fill each bird with as much of the dressing as it will comfortably hold. Pin or stitch the cavity closed. Place the remaining dressing in a casserole. Set aside.
  • Brush the remaining butter over the skin of each pheasant. Place pheasants in a large, deep roasting pan, breast side down. Cover. Roast for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, stir enough chicken broth into the remaining dressing to moisten it to your taste.
  • Reduce heat to 350 degrees. Uncover. Place dressing in oven with pheasants. Roast pheasants until juices run clear when pricked with a fork in the thickest part, about 30 additional minutes. Remove pheasants and dressing from oven.
  • Remove the birds from the pan. Let stand for 10 minutes. Cut each bird in half lengthwise. Serve, passing additional dressing separately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 244, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 414 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Elijah Mercy
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The pheasant was cooked well and the dressing was flavorful. However, I would have liked the dressing to be a bit moister.


Ssugar Dominguez
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I would not recommend this recipe. The pheasant was tough and the dressing was tasteless.


Yiny Dejesus
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but the pheasant was dry and the dressing was bland.


Ruby Reid
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The pheasant is elegant and the dressing is delicious.


Chaudhary Waheed
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to impress your guests.


Bongiwe Lunga
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I would give this recipe a 10/10. The pheasant was tender and flavorful, and the dressing was perfect.


dada tolulope
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This recipe is a keeper! The pheasant was cooked to perfection and the dressing was absolutely delicious.


Tyron Allicock
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pheasant turned out perfectly. It was moist and juicy, and the dressing was flavorful and savory.


Deirdre Whittemore
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This was the first time I've ever cooked pheasant, and it was delicious! The meat was moist and flavorful, and the dressing was a perfect complement.


Boots James
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I'm not a big fan of pheasant, but this recipe was actually pretty good. The dressing was especially tasty.


Nayon Hosen
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pheasant turned out perfectly. My family loved it!


TAMJID HASAN
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I would definitely make this recipe again, but I would cook the pheasant for a shorter amount of time.


Godstime Mejewhue
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The pheasant was a bit dry, but the dressing was very good.


Emmanuel Donchuks
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The pheasant is impressive-looking, and the dressing is delicious.


Hughena Gear
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The pheasant is always moist and juicy, and the dressing is flavorful and savory.


TUTENSE DARIUS
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This was my first time cooking pheasant, and I was pleasantly surprised! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the chestnut bread dressing was a perfect complement.