Chestnut Stuffing for Turkey

• 2 lbs chestnuts
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 6 cups soft breadcrumbs
• 12 cup butter, melted (1 stick)
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 dash black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Make two 1/2-inch slits with a sharp knife in the shell of each chestnut.
3. Place chestnuts and oil in a deep saucepan; cook slowly for 5 minutes, shaking the pan frequently.
4. Transfer chestnuts to a baking sheet; bake for 5 minutes.
5. Remove; let cool.
6. In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, melted butter, onion, salt, parsley and pepper.
7. Remove chestnut shells and skins with the aid of a sharp knife.
8. Mash the nuts; add to other ingredients.
9. Use as stuffing for a turkey.

chestnuts, vegetable oil, breadcrumbs, butter, onion, salt, parsley, black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chestnut-stuffing-for-turkey-508074 (may not work)