Chestnut Stuffing
makes 3-4 cups
Fill any poultry or game bird with this classic stuffing before roasting. In general, plan for 3/4 to 1 cup of stuffing per pound of chicken or turkey.
Read more about this recipe in The Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Cookbook.
3 cups shelled chestnuts
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 to 3 cups bread crumbs
1/2 cup chicken broth
prep: 5 minutes
total: 30 minutes
saucepan
colander
masher
1. Place the chestnuts in a saucepan of boiling, salted water and cook until tender.
2. Drain and mash the chestnuts. Stir in the butter, salt, pepper, cream, bread crumbs and chicken stock. Mix until well blended.
