Description
Chestnut and Mushroom Stuffing brings warmth to your holiday table with rustic comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen. Earthy chestnuts and rich mushrooms blend perfectly, creating a side dish that turns simple ingredients into something special for your family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups fresh bread cubes
- 1 cup cooked chestnuts
- 2 cups mushrooms
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion
- 2 stalks celery
- 3 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 to 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté 1 medium chopped onion and 2 diced celery stalks for 5 minutes until they soften and become translucent.
- Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 cups diced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms release their moisture and turn tender.
- Transfer the sautéed vegetables to a large mixing bowl. Combine with 6 cups fresh bread cubes and 1 cup chopped chestnuts, ensuring even distribution.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme and ¼ cup chopped parsley over the mixture. Season with salt and black pepper to your taste preferences.
- Pour 2 cups of low-sodium vegetable broth over the stuffing, gently folding to moisten the bread cubes. Add more broth if the mixture seems dry and crumbly.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spread the stuffing mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, creating an even layer.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes at 350°F. Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes until the top turns golden and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and let the stuffing rest for 5-10 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to settle and the texture to set.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for the best texture, as slightly stale bread absorbs liquid more evenly and creates a more cohesive stuffing.
- Chop chestnuts finely to distribute their rich, nutty flavor throughout the stuffing and ensure even cooking.
- If avoiding gluten, replace bread cubes with gluten-free bread or use quinoa as a hearty alternative base.
- For a vegan version, swap vegetable broth with mushroom broth and ensure no animal-based ingredients are used in preparation.
- Prep Time: 15-17 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 182 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg