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 12 lbs white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes or 16 cups white bread cubes; ½ cup butter; 3 large onions, chopped; 1 lb sliced mushrooms (I use baby portabella); 5 celery ribs, chopped; 15 ounces steamed chestnuts; ¼ cup chopped fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 ½ cups approximately canned low sodium chicken broth

Servings: persons

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["Preheat oven to 400.", "Using two large baking sheets, divide bread and bake until golden, about 25 minutes--stirring occasionally.", "Place in large bowl.", "Heat heavy large skillet over medium-high; melt butter.", "Add onions and cook, about 20 minutes, until golden brown.", "Reduce heat to medium.", "Add mushrooms and stir until juices are released and mushrooms soften (5 minutes.", ").", "Add celery, cook 2 minutes.", "Mix onion/mushroom mix into the bread cubes.", "Add chestnuts, herbs and nutmeg.", "Mix and season with salt and pepper (can be made 1 day ahead.", "Cover and refrigerate).", "To bake IN turkey: Mix 1/2 cup broth and fill main cavity of turkey.", "Add enough chicken broth to remaining stuffing to moisten it.", "Spoon into buttered baking dish and cover with buttered foil.", "Bake along with turkey until heated through.", "To bake all stuffing IN pan: Preheat oven to 350 and butter a 15X10X2"" baking dish.", "Mix chicken broth into stuffing until moist and place in buttered dish.", "Bake until heated through, about 1 hour and 45 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes or 16 cups white bread cubes, ½ cup butter, 3 large onions, chopped, 1 lb sliced mushrooms (I use baby portabella), and more.

Yes, Mid-Atlantic Mushroom and Chestnut Stuffing falls under the Soups & Stews 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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