Sourdough Dressing With Truffle Butter and Candied

Name: Sourdough Dressing With Truffle Butter and Candied Chestnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 ounces chestnuts, vacuum-packed or frozen and brought to room temperature; 3 tablespoons butter, melted and mixed with 1 teaspoon water, more for greasing; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 pound sourdough bread, crust removed, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/2 stick unsalted butter, plus 2 tablespoons; 1 leek, pale part only, quartered and thinly sliced to make 1/2 cup; 1 cup diced shallots; 1 1/2 cups celery root, finely diced; 8 sage leaves, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1 1/2 cups tart apple such as Jonathan, Northern Spy or Granny Smith, peeled, cored and cut in 1/2-inch dice; 1 pound chanterelle mushrooms (or a mix of wild and domestic mushrooms), thickly sliced; 1/4 cup Madeira; 2 1/2 cups turkey stock or low-sodium chicken stock; 1/4 cup dried currants; 1/2 cup truffle butter (preferably black truffle); ⅓ cup each finely chopped flat-leaf parsley and chervil (or use all parsley); ⅓ cup chervil, finely chopped

Servings: persons

14 ounces chestnuts, vacuum-packed or frozen and brought to room temperature
3 tablespoons butter, melted and mixed with 1 teaspoon water, more for greasing
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pound sourdough bread, crust removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 stick unsalted butter, plus 2 tablespoons
1 leek, pale part only, quartered and thinly sliced to make 1/2 cup
1 cup diced shallots
1 1/2 cups celery root, finely diced
8 sage leaves, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups tart apple such as Jonathan, Northern Spy or Granny Smith, peeled, cored and cut in 1/2-inch dice
1 pound chanterelle mushrooms (or a mix of wild and domestic mushrooms), thickly sliced
1/4 cup Madeira
2 1/2 cups turkey stock or low-sodium chicken stock
1/4 cup dried currants
1/2 cup truffle butter (preferably black truffle)
⅓ cup each finely chopped flat-leaf parsley and chervil (or use all parsley)
⅓ cup chervil, finely chopped

1
Spread cubed bread evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees or until slightly toasted.
2
Keep oven on.
3
Cool bread and place in a large bowl.
4
Melt 1/2 stick butter in a wide, heavy skillet over medium heat and add leeks, shallots, celery root, sage and thyme, seasoning with pepper.
5
Cook until celery root is tender, about 7 minutes.
6
Add apples and cook until fork tender, then add mixture to bread.
7
Wipe pan, turn heat to medium high.
8
Add 2 tablespoons butter and mushrooms.
9
Season with salt and pepper and cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms release their liquid and most of it has evaporated.
10
Add Madeira and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits in pan.
11
Add mushrooms and chestnuts to bread mixture.
12
In a saucepan, bring stock and currants to a boil; pour over bread mixture and mix thoroughly.
13
Mix in 1/4 cup truffle butter, the parsley and chervil.
14
Add a little more pepper, and more salt if necessary.
15
Increase oven heat to 375 degrees.
16
Place mixture into a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish, dot with remaining truffle butter and bake for 30 minutes, or until top layer is slightly brown and crisp.

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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.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 ounces chestnuts, vacuum-packed or frozen and brought to room temperature, 3 tablespoons butter, melted and mixed with 1 teaspoon water, more for greasing, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Sourdough Dressing With Truffle Butter and Candied Chestnuts 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.

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Sourdough Dressing With Truffle Butter and Candied Chestnuts

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