Best Chestnut And Cranberry Stuffing Dressing Recipes

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CHESTNUT AND CRANBERRY STUFFING / DRESSING



Chestnut and Cranberry Stuffing / Dressing image

This can be prepared to stuff or made in a casserole. Makes enough to stuff a 12- to 14-pound turkey with extra to bake on the side. Or make in mini muffin pan and bake for 15-18 minutes making a nice appetizer. Or regular sized muffin pan for 20 minutes as a dressing side.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Pork

Time 1h15m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 cups torn bite-size pieces of day-old homemade-style white bread, lightly oven toasted
4 ounces cooked breakfast sausage, crumbled
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 onions, diced
4 celery ribs, diced
1 carrot, shredded
3 tablespoons minced fresh sage leaves
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary leaf
8 ounces presoaked dried cranberries
1 (10 ounce) jar peeled whole roasted chestnuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 cup vegetable stock or 1 cup giblet stock
2 large eggs, beaten to blend

Steps:

  • Place bread and sausage in to a large bowl.
  • In a large skillet saute the onions, the celery, the sage, the thyme, and the rosemary, in the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until the vegetables are softened about 5 minutes, add the chestnuts, cranberries stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Add the vegetable mixture to the bread and sausage, tossing the mixture well, stir in the parsley and salt and pepper to taste, add as much broth just to soften and let the stuffing cool.
  • Mix in eggs.
  • The stuffing may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled. (To prevent bacterial growth do not stuff turkey cavities in advance.).
  • Makes enough to stuff a 12- to 14-pound turkey with extra to bake on the side.
  • Or bake covered in a well buttered 15 X 10 X 2-inch glass baking dish at 350 degrees for 30 minutes then remove foil for 15 minutes to crisp the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.3, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 27.9, Sodium 132.7, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3.4, Protein 3.8

CHESTNUT STUFFING



Chestnut Stuffing image

Studded with meaty chestnuts and fragrant with parsley and sage, this stuffing is equally good cooked inside or outside the turkey (try our Classic Brined and Roasted Turkey recipe). You will need to dry the bread cubes overnight; transfer them to resealable plastic bags until you're ready to make the stuffing, up to 1 day more.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 loaves good-quality white bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 20 cups)
1 1/2 pounds fresh chestnuts (4 cups), scored with an X
3/4 cup unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks)
4 small onions, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 3 cups)
1 bunch celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 4 cups)
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
5 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
1 tablespoon kosher salt
3 cups coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Spread bread cubes in single layers on baking sheets. Let dry at room temperature, uncovered, overnight.
  • Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add chestnuts; cook until soft, about 20 minutes. Drain; let cool slightly. Peel and quarter chestnuts; set aside. Peeled chestnuts can be refrigerated in an airtight container 2 to 3 days.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and celery; cook, stirring, until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add sage; cook 3 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup stock; cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer onion mixture to a large bowl. Add remaining 4 1/2 cups stock, the chestnuts, bread, salt, and parsley; season with pepper. Toss to combine. If not stuffing turkey, transfer to a buttered 17-by-12-inch baking dish. Cover; bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake until hot and golden brown, 30 minutes more.

CHESTNUT DRESSING



Chestnut Dressing image

I enjoyed this 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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 18 servings (1/2 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Add chestnuts and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add bread cubes and stir to coat., Transfer to an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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