I nearly titled this post “The too-late stuffing” but then I realized it’s never too late for stuffing… I never stuff my bird because I like to keep it simple and am mortified of failing at it LOL. So suffice to say, I can make stuffing for any darn holiday I please, turkey or no turkey! This Paleo Chestnut Stuffing came to me the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, or “pre-day” as I call it where I cook the bulk of the sides that can be prepped beforehand. I had just found some beautiful chestnuts that I originally thought we’d just snack on, but then seeing all the stuffings around on Insta… I got major FOMO. So boom, the idea was born!!
I used Legit Bread because I find that it absorbs very well (makes a killer French Toast too), use any bread you like best! As for the chestnuts, let’s talk about how you find great chestnuts. Nix getting them in a bag if you can help it, there’s often a mix of moldy ones in there and you can’t weed them out. Try to pick them one-by-one, you want to squeeze on them to make sure they’re hard instead of soft with air inside them (those are usually moldy). The rest is a class mix of fresh herbs, a little extra oomph from the bacon, and delicious broth!
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23 comments
The recipe looks really great! Can’t wait to try it during the upcoming holidays!
Absolutely loved this. The saltiness from the bacon, the crunch from the chestnuts—perfection! Wouldn’t have changed a thing, honestly. So nice to have a different kind of stuffing at the table.
WOOHOO I agree, so many textures and flavors to love!
What is not to love about this stuffing!! I made it for some chicken. My favorite part about the stuffing was, of course, the bacon! 🙂 I’m making this again at Thanksgiving.
always the bacon!
This is such a delicious idea for Thanksgiving! I can’t wait to try it!
This is one of our favorites stuffing recipes. We just love chestnuts. I can’t wait to make this again.
I love the addition of chestnuts in this stuffing. It’s going to be great for the holiday season!
I have been searching for stuffing recipes for Thanksgiving and I think I just found the one I will be making. Looks incredible and full of my favorite flavors for stuffing.
Awesome, so happy you found a keeper – I make it every year and it’s always a win-win!
Super! I love this recipe and will sure be using it during the upcoming holidays!
What fabulous flavors of bacon and chestnuts in this stuffing. It sounds and looks marvelous.
I love the sound of adding bacon to stuffing. This sounds amazing.
This looks so moist and fluffy! Just in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas!
Yes!! It’s a good one, very popular in my home 🙂
I like the extra oomph from the bacon! This would be a nice change from our traditional stuffing.
For sure! I found it easier than sausage!
Your chestnut stuffing looks delicious. I love the sound of the bacon and fresh herbs with the chestnuts. Thanks for sharing.
This stuffing was so delicious, I’m going to be making it again or Thanksgiving! Love all of the flavors of Fall especially the chestnuts! Great recipe!
Woot woot! so glad to hear it.
This stuffing was so delicious, I’m going to be making it again or Thanksgiving! Love all of the flavors of Fall especially the chestnuts! Great recipe!
Thank you, girl!!
This looks like total comfort food. Such a delicious flavour combination