Chestnut Stuffing (for Turkey)

• 2 lb. chestnuts
• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 6 cups soft bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 tbsp. onion, chopped
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 tbsp. parsley, chopped
• 1 dash black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 400F.
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.

chestnuts, vegetable oil, bread crumbs, butter, onion, salt, parsley, black pepper

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/4750 (may not work)