Chestnut and Bacon Dressing Recipe

Name: Chestnut and Bacon Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups torn bite-size pieces crusty country-style bread (about 1/2 pound); 6 bacon slices, chopped; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 onions, chopped; 4 celery ribs, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, minced; 1 pound fresh chestnuts, shelled and peeled and chopped coarse or 3/4 pound vacuum-packed whole chestnuts, chopped coarse (about 2 cups); 1/2 cup packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves, washed, spun dry, and minced; 2 cupsturkey giblet stock or chicken broth; *available at specialty foods shops and some supermarkets

Servings: persons

6 cups torn bite-size pieces crusty country-style bread (about 1/2 pound)
6 bacon slices, chopped
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 onions, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, minced
1 pound fresh chestnuts, shelled and peeled and chopped coarse or 3/4 pound vacuum-packed whole chestnuts, chopped coarse (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves, washed, spun dry, and minced
2 cupsturkey giblet stock or chicken broth
*available at specialty foods shops and some supermarkets

1
Preheat oven to 325 F. and butter a 4-quart baking dish.
2
In a shallow baking pan arrange bread pieces in one layer and bake in middle of oven, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, about 20 minutes.
3
Transfer bread to a large bowl.
4
In a large skillet cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp and transfer with a slotted spoon to bread.
5
To fat in skillet add butter, onions, celery, and rosemary and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened.
6
Add chestnuts and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
7
Add mixture to bread, tossing well, and stir in parsley and salt and pepper to taste.
8
Transfer dressing to baking dish.
9
Dressing may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
10
Drizzle dressing with stock or broth and bake, covered, in oven 1 hour.
11
Uncover dressing and bake 30 minutes more.
12
(Dressing may be baked with turkey.)

1046

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups torn bite-size pieces crusty country-style bread (about 1/2 pound), 6 bacon slices, chopped, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chestnut and Bacon Dressing falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Chestnut and Bacon Dressing

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