Chestnut Stuffing

Name: Chestnut Stuffing
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 18 servings
Ingredients: 4 celery ribs, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1-1/2 cups butter, cubed; 3 cups chestnuts, shelled and coarsely chopped; 3 tablespoons Italian seasoning; 10 slices Italian bread (3/4 inch thick), cubed

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield 18 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This chestnut stuffing gets its flavor from Italian herbs and uses only six ingredients overall. It'll be right up there with the entrees as a favorite part of the dinner.

Ingredients

4 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1-1/2 cups butter, cubed
3 cups chestnuts, shelled and coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons Italian seasoning
10 slices Italian bread (3/4 inch thick), cubed

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, saute celery and onion in butter over medium-high heat until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chestnuts and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Add bread cubes and stir to coat.
Transfer to an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 223 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 213mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.

I enjoyed this chestnut stuffing when I spent my first Thanksgiving with my husband, Mike. It's a family recipe his mother has been making for years. Italian seasoning and chestnuts add flavor and texture. —Sharon Brunner, Mohnton, Pennsylvania

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