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Chestnut Stuffing with Fennel
5.0 (1692 reviews)
This chestnut stuffing recipe is sweet and nutty, complemented by savory fennel, salty pancetta, and a blend of herbs and spices. It's a great side for Thanksgiving turkey or a holiday roast.
Total Time110
Servings?
5260
Caloriesper servingNutrition Information
5260
Calories
284 g
Fat
536 g
Carbs
112 g
Protein
43 g
Fiber
88 g
Sugar
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds country bread, crusts removed, torn into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fennel seeds
- 4 ounces pancetta, sliced 1/8 inch thick and diced
- 1 small rosemary sprig
- 1 dried chile de árbol or other dried red chile, stemmed and broken in half
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small fennel bulb, halved lengthwise and finely diced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 1/4 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- One 10-ounce vacuum-packed jar of chestnuts, very coarsely crumbled
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 400°F. On a baking sheet, toss the bread with 1/2 cup of the olive oil. Spread the bread in a single layer and toast in the oven for 15 minutes, stirring once, until golden brown. Let the croutons cool, then transfer to a bowl. Leave the oven on.
- 2In a small skillet, toast the fennel seeds over moderate heat until fragrant and lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a mortar or spice grinder; coarsely grind.
- 3In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the pancetta and cook over high heat, stirring, until crisp, about 3 minutes. Lower the heat to moderate, add the rosemary and chile and cook for 1 minute. Add the onion, fennel, fennel seeds and thyme and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are lightly caramelized, about 8 minutes; discard the rosemary and chile. Stir in the lemon zest and add to the croutons.
- 4Set the skillet over high heat. Add the wine and bring to a boil, scraping up the browned bits. Boil until reduced to 1/3 cup, about 4 minutes. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Pour the hot stock mixture over the croutons and toss well.
- 5Wipe out the skillet. Add 3 tablespoons of the butter and the chestnuts and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the chestnuts to the stuffing, season with salt and pepper and let cool completely. Add the eggs and parsley and toss well.
- 6Transfer the stuffing to a 9- x 13-inch baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and dot the stuffing with the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until crisp on top. Serve hot.