Mid-Atlantic Mushroom and Chestnut Stuffing Recipe

Name: Mid-Atlantic Mushroom and Chestnut Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 loaf old-fashioned white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 16 cups); 1/2 cup butter; 3 lg. onions, chopped; 1 lb. mushrooms, sliced; 5 celery stalks, chopped; 1-1/2 lb. Fresh chestnuts, roasted, shelled and chopped; 1/4 cup fresh thyme, chopped; 2 tsp. dried thyme; 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg; 1-1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth; 3 tbsp. fresh rosemary, chopped; 2 tbsp. dried rosemary

Servings: persons

1-1/2 loaf old-fashioned white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 16 cups)
1/2 cup butter
3 lg. onions, chopped
1 lb. mushrooms, sliced
5 celery stalks, chopped
1-1/2 lb. Fresh chestnuts, roasted, shelled and chopped
1/4 cup fresh thyme, chopped
2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
3 tbsp. fresh rosemary, chopped
2 tbsp. dried rosemary

1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
Divide bread between 2 large baking sheets.
3
Bake until golden, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes.
4
Transfer to large bowl.
5
Melt butter in heavy large skillet over high heat.
6
Add onions and cook until golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
7
Reduce heat to medium.
8
Add mushrooms; stir until mushrooms begin to soften and release juices, about 5 minutes.
9
Add celery and stir 2 minutes.
10
Mix contents of skillet into bread cubes.
11
Mix in chestnuts, thyme, rosemary and nutmeg.
12
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
13
(Can be prepared one day ahead.
14
Cover and refrigerate.)
15
To bake stuffing in turkey: Mix 1/2 cup chicken broth into stuffing.
16
Fill main turkey cavity with stuffing.
17
Mix enough chicken broth into remaining stuffing to moisten (about 1/2 to 3/4 cup chicken broth, depending on amount of remaining stuffing).
18
Spoon remaining stuffing into buttered baking dish.
19
Cover stuffing with buttered aluminum foil.
20
Bake stuffing in a dish alongside turkey until heated through, about 45 minutes.
21
To bake all stuffing in pan: Preheat oven to 350F.
22
Butter 15x10x2-inch baking dish.
23
Mix 1 1/2 cups broth into stuffing.
24
Transfer to prepared dish.
25
Cover with buttered foil.
26
Bake until heated through, about 1 hour 15 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 loaf old-fashioned white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 16 cups), 1/2 cup butter, 3 lg. onions, chopped, 1 lb. mushrooms, sliced, and more.

Yes, Mid-Atlantic Mushroom and Chestnut Stuffing falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mid-Atlantic Mushroom and Chestnut Stuffing

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