Chestnut and Sausage Stuffing

Ingredients

• 0.33 cup Stale bread crumbs
• 0.5 tablespoon Fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 24 count Cooked French chestnuts, left whole
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 medium Shallot, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 0.5 pound Sausage meat
• 1 cup Mushrooms, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup Chestnut purée

Instructions

1. 1In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped shallot and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. 2Add the sausage meat to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 2 minutes.
3. 3Add the chopped mushrooms and chestnut purée to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are softened, about 5 minutes.
4. 4Stir in the parsley, salt, and pepper. Heat the mixture to a gentle simmer.
5. 5Stir in the stale bread crumbs and whole cooked chestnuts. Mix well to combine.
6. 6Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely before stuffing goose, turkey, chicken, or vegetables.