The art of stuffing stretches back through generations of holiday feasts. It's not just about filling the bird; it's about satisfying a craving that's rooted in some deeply personal culinary preferences. And when it comes to a stuffing recipe, none is as revered as bacon and chestnut stuffing – a rich, smoky, and satisfyingly savory tribute to warmth and festivity.
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Bacon and Chestnut Stuffing
This is not just any old stuffing, it's a robust accompaniment to the juicy turkey, the tender roast, or even a delightful centerpiece for a vegetable bake. This indulgent combination is so versatile and timeless, it has woven itself into the tales of numerous holiday meals, with each bite telling a story of comfort and cheer.
You're really going to enjoy serving this paleo stuffing with Wild Mushroom Roasted Turkey or, for a more non-traditional pairing, try serving it with Peppercorn Steaks. Your guests will be stunned at the flavor explosion.
Ingredients
Serves: 4 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes
- 1 lb chestnuts
- ¼ lb bacon, cut into 1-inch strips
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Cooking fat
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
How to Make Bacon and Chestnut Stuffing
Roast the chestnuts for 20 to 25 minutes in a 400 F oven (refer to the roasted chestnuts recipe).
Remove the shell from the chestnuts while they are still hot.
Heat a frying pan and cook the onions with the bacon and the garlic with some cooking fat over a medium heat until the onions are soft.
Meanwhile, mash the roasted chestnuts in a bowl with a potato masher. Break them with a spoon of fork beforehand so they are easier to mash.
Add the mashed chestnuts to the cooked onions and bacon as well as 5 tablespoon cooking fat and the lemon juice and zest.
Continue cooking over a medium-low heat until everything is well combined and warmed up.
You can now use the stuffing right away in the cavity of a chicken or turkey for roasting or you can bake the stuffing separately for about 45 minutes in a 375 F oven, until nice and brown on top.
More Stuffing Recipes
If you love stuffing as much as I do, then you'll want to add it to your meal plan regularly. Below are a few more family-favorite recipes to check out and bookmark for making soon.
- Sausage, Cranberry, and Apple Stuffing Recipe
- Apple and Squash Stuffing Recipe
- Sausage And Herb Stuffing Recipe
- Keto Stuffing Recipe
📖 Recipe
Bacon and Chestnut Stuffing
Ingredients
Instructions
- Roast the chestnuts for 20 to 25 minutes in a 400 F oven (refer to the roasted chestnuts recipe).1 lb chestnuts
- Remove the shell from the chestnuts while they are still hot.
- Heat a frying pan and cook the onions with the bacon and the garlic with some cooking fat over a medium heat until the onions are soft.¼ lb bacon, 2 onions, 1 clove garlic, Cooking fat
- Meanwhile, mash the roasted chestnuts in a bowl with a potato masher. Break them with a spoon of fork beforehand so they are easier to mash.
- Add the mashed chestnuts to the cooked onions and bacon as well as 5 tablespoon cooking fat and the lemon juice and zest.Zest and juice of 1 lemon, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Continue cooking over a medium-low heat until everything is well combined and warmed up.
- You can now use the stuffing right away in the cavity of a chicken or turkey for roasting or you can bake the stuffing separately for about 45 minutes in a 375 F oven, until nice and brown on top.
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