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-inspired Christmas recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 65 minutes, pairs fresh chestnuts, roasted and peeled, button mushrooms, diced, onion, finely chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.