Chestnut Mushroom Stuffing

Categories: Stuffing, Thanksgiving

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. chestnut mushrooms
• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 1 c. chopped celery
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/8 tsp. crushed thyme
• 5 juniper berries, crushed
• 1/4 c. chopped parsley
• 1 c. cooked chestnuts, chopped
• 8 c. soft bread crumbs, made of day-old bread
• 4-6 slices bacon
• Melted bacon fat

Directions

1. Cut up bacon into lardons, then fry in skillet until cooked.

2. Cook mushrooms in skillet until well done. Add onion and celery; continue to cook until vegetables are tender. Add butter as needed to make juice. Add seasonings, chestnuts, and bread crumbs; mix well.

3. Bake in oven covered for 40 min. at 350F then uncovered for the last 15 at 375F

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