PEAR, CHESTNUT AND SAGE DRESSING/STUFFING
I found this recipe in The Wine Spectator, and ever since have given up making my old standby which was Apple, Pecan and Sausage stuffing. I normally make this outside the turkey (or chicken) but since there are no eggs, it is probably safe use to as a stuffing. It is great leftover for sandwiches and I always make extra! This version uses less butter than the original. It is important to use fresh chestnuts, if you can. Water Chestnuts change the taste, and chestnuts from a jar just don't hold up well.
Provided by Simply Chris
Categories Thanksgiving
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Saute the onion, carrot and celery over low heat in butter until soft, about 8 minutes.
- Combine the pears, chestnuts, sausage, herbs and bread in a large bowl.
- Add the sauteed vegetables and butter to the bowl.
- Lightly toss.
- Add enough stock (a little at a time) to lightly moisten the bread without allowing it to become soggy.
- Handle the dressing gently when mixing.
- Season to taste with the salt and pepper, being especially generous with the black pepper.
- Spoon the dressing into a buttered 9x13 baking pan and cover with foil.
- Bake for about 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the temperature of the dressing reaches 160 degrees.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 664.6, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 56.5, Sodium 1068, Carbohydrate 92.3, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 7.8, Protein 22.1
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