Chestnut stuffing

0 min
medium
10 ingredients

Chestnut stuffing

Chestnut stuffing is a traditional preparation that has been enjoyed for centuries in various cultures, especially in Europe. Originating mainly in regions where chestnuts are abundant, this dish has become an essential accompaniment for autumn and winter festivities, such as Christmas and Thanksgiving. In Latin America, although the use of chestnuts is not as common, this recipe has gained popularity and can be found in countries like Argentina, Chile, and Mexico, where it is sometimes simply known as "stuffing with chestnuts" or "walnut and chestnut stuffing."

In each country, the stuffing may include variations in ingredients and preparation methods, but the essence of mixing bread with fresh herbs and roasted chestnuts remains. This dish offers a particular flavor, thanks to the texture and light sweetness of the chestnuts, combined with the freshness of the herbs. Furthermore, it is an ideal accompaniment for meat or poultry dishes, adding a rustic and elegant touch to the meal.

How to Make Chestnut Stuffing

With a sharp knife, cut an X on the rounded side of each chestnut.

Spread the chestnuts in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan, add 1/4 cup of water, and bake the chestnuts in a preheated oven at 450°F for 10 minutes, or until the shells open.

Remove the chestnuts, a handful at a time, and peel them while they are still hot.

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

On a shallow baking sheet, place the bread pieces in a single layer, bake them, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown, and transfer them to a large bowl.

In a large skillet, cook the onions, celery, sage, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram in the butter over medium-low heat, stirring, for 1 minute.

Add the vegetable mixture to the bread pieces, mixing well, incorporate the parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste, and let the stuffing cool.

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Ingredients (10)

  • Homemade-style white bread
  • Onions
  • Celery
  • Fresh sage
  • Fresh thyme
  • Fresh rosemary
  • Fresh savory
  • Unsalted butter
  • Fresh chestnuts
  • Fresh parsley leaves

Instructions (30 steps)

  1. 1 With a sharp knife
  2. 2 cut an X on the round side of each chestnut
  3. 3 Spread the chestnuts in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan
  4. 4 add 1/4 cup of water
  5. 5 and bake the chestnuts in a preheated 450°F oven for 10 minutes
  6. 6 or until the shells open
  7. 7 Remove the chestnuts
  8. 8 a handful at a time
  9. 9 and peel them while they are still hot
  10. 10 Preheat the oven to 325°F
  11. 11 On a shallow baking sheet
  12. 12 place the bread pieces in a single layer
  13. 13 bake them
  14. 14 stirring occasionally
  15. 15 for 10 to 15 minutes
  16. 16 or until golden brown
  17. 17 and transfer them to a large bowl
  18. 18 In a large skillet
  19. 19 cook the onions
  20. 20 celery
  21. 21 sage
  22. 22 thyme
  23. 23 rosemary
  24. 24 and marjoram in the butter over medium-low heat
  25. 25 stirring
  26. 26 for 1 minute
  27. 27 Add the vegetable mixture to the bread pieces
  28. 28 mixing well
  29. 29 incorporate the parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste
  30. 30 and let the stuffing cool