Chestnut and Mushroom Stuffing with Sage and Thyme

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

A savory blend of roasted chestnuts and sautéed mushrooms combined with fragrant sage and thyme, creating a hearty Christmas stuffing. This American Christmas recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 65 minutes, pairs fresh chestnuts, roasted and peeled, button mushrooms, diced, and onion, finely chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh chestnuts, roasted and peeled
• 2 cups button mushrooms, diced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp fresh sage leaves, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 4 cups day-old rustic bread, cubed
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread 1 cup roasted and peeled fresh chestnuts on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes to enhance flavor, then set aside.
2. Step 2: In a large skillet, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 1 medium finely chopped onion and 2 finely chopped celery stalks, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups diced button mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and begin to brown, then stir in 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves.
4. Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sautéed vegetable mixture with 4 cups cubed day-old rustic bread and the toasted chestnuts. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
5. Step 5: Gradually pour 1 cup vegetable broth over the mixture, tossing gently until bread cubes are moistened but not soggy.
6. Step 6: Transfer the stuffing to a greased baking dish and bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden and crispy.