Chestnut Onion Currant Stuffing
Elevate your holiday table with this Chestnut Onion Currant Stuffing, a hearty and flavorful side dish that’s as comforting as it is elegant. Packed with the sweet nuttiness of roasted chestnuts, the subtle tang of dried currants, and aromatic herbs like parsley, sage, and thyme, this stuffing delivers a balance of savory and sweet flavors in every bite. Caramelized onions and celery form the richly sautéed base, while cubes of rustic bread soak up a delicate blend of vegetable or chicken stock for a perfectly moist yet slightly crisp texture. Whether it's a festive gathering or a cozy family dinner, this stuffing makes the perfect accompaniment to roasted meats or vegetarian mains. Easy to prepare and bursting with seasonal ingredients, it’s sure to become a new holiday favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 cups roasted chestnuts, roughly chopped
- 0.5 cup dried currants
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sage leaves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 5 cups day-old rustic bread, cubed
- 1.5 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil and set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Once melted, add the chopped onion and celery. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and the onions are caramelized.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the chopped chestnuts, dried currants, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and let cook for 2-3 minutes to blend the flavors.
Transfer the vegetable and chestnut mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add the bread cubes and gently toss to combine.
Gradually pour in the stock, a little at a time, tossing the mixture after each addition. The bread should absorb the liquid but remain somewhat firm.
Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden and slightly crisp.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Chestnut Onion Currant Stuffing as a flavorful side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
579 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.2 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1219 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.8 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 15.2 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 680 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
