Savory Pumpkin-Chestnut Stuffing Recipe

Name: Savory Pumpkin-Chestnut Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces firm white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups); 1 tablespoon butter; 2 cups chopped onion; 2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 1/2 cups chopped Granny Smith apple; 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries; 1 cup coarsely chopped bottled chestnuts; 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 1/4 cups canned pumpkin; 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 large eggs; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

8 ounces firm white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups chopped onion
2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms
1 cup chopped celery
1 1/2 cups chopped Granny Smith apple
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 cup coarsely chopped bottled chestnuts
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 1/4 cups canned pumpkin
1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs
Cooking spray

1
Preheat oven to 250u00b0.
2
Place bread cubes on a large baking sheet. Bake at 250u00b0 for 1 hour or until dry, tossing occasionally.
3
Increase oven temperature to 350u00b0.
4
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, mushrooms, and celery to pan, and saute 5 minutes. Add apple and cranberries; saute 5 minutes. Add chestnuts; saute 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in parsley, sage, and thyme.
5
Combine pumpkin and the next 4 ingredients (pumpkin through eggs) in a large bowl. Add bread and mushroom mixture; stir gently to combine. Spoon mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; cover with foil. Bake at 350u00b0 for 45 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes or until the top is crisp.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces firm white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups), 1 tablespoon butter, 2 cups chopped onion, 2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Savory Pumpkin-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.

Savory Pumpkin-Chestnut Stuffing

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