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

Time 45m

Yield 18 servings (1/2 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

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.