Chestnut Stuffing

A wonderful family recipe for chestnut stuffing. Chestnuts add their distinctive flavor to this simple bread stuffing that is welcome on any table.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 354 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
• 2 cups chestnuts
• 2 (1 pound) loaves day-old bread, cubed
• 0.25 cup milk
• 0.5 cup chopped onion
• 0.25 teaspoon pepper
• 1.5 cups margarine

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Cut slits in the surface of chestnuts with a sharp knife. Place chestnuts in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain, peel, and chop.

Step 3

Melt margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in chestnuts, onion, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper, and cook until onions are tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a medium baking dish and mix with cubed bread.

Step 4

Beat together eggs and milk in a small bowl. Drizzle over cubed bread mixture.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until the surface is crisp and lightly browned, 30 to 45 minutes.