CHESTNUT STUFFING

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It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without a serving of my family's favorite stuffing. If you can't find jarred chestnuts at your grocery store, check gourmet cooking shops or order them online. -Lee Bremson, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 21 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fennel bulb
1-1/2 cups butter, cubed, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups peeled cooked chestnuts, coarsely chopped
1 large pear, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup mixed dried fruit, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 loaves day-old white bread (1 pound each), cubed
3 large eggs
1/4 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, saute onion and fennel in 1/2 cup butter until tender. Stir in garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in chestnuts, pear, broth, dried fruit, seasonings and remaining butter; cook until butter is melted. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 3-4 minutes or until dried fruit is softened., Place in a large bowl. Stir in bread cubes. Whisk eggs and milk; drizzle over stuffing and toss to coat., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. and a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 503mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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