Tennessee Country Sausage Stuffing Recipe

Name: Tennessee Country Sausage Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound raw chestnuts; 1 tablespoon butter or margarine; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon Madeira or other dry red wine; 1/4 pound Tennessee smoked country sausage; 2 medium onions, chopped; 3/4 cup chopped celery; 3 cups soft breadcrumbs; 1/2 teaspoon dried whole thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1 pound raw chestnuts
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon Madeira or other dry red wine
1/4 pound Tennessee smoked country sausage
2 medium onions, chopped
3/4 cup chopped celery
3 cups soft breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon dried whole thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1
Place chestnuts and water to cover in a medium sauce pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and cook 10 to 15 minutes. Remove 3 or 4 chestnuts from water; immediately cut each chestnut in half, and remove outer shell and inner skin. Repeat procedure with remaining chestnuts; discard cooking liquid.
2
Place chestnuts in a medium-size Dutch oven; add butter, broth, and wine. Cook over low heat for 35 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
3
Brown sausage in a heavy skillet; remove sausage to drain, reserving drippings in skillet. Add onion and celery to skillet; saute until tender. Add sausage, sauteed vegetables, and remaining ingredients to chestnut mixture in Dutch oven; stir until well blended.
4
Stuff chicken; place any remaining stuffing in a lightly greased 1-quart casserole. Bake at 325u00b0 for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

393

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound raw chestnuts, 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, 3/4 cup chicken broth, 1 tablespoon Madeira or other dry red wine, and more.

Yes, Tennessee Country Sausage Stuffing falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!

Tennessee Country Sausage Stuffing

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