*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        SHERRIED CHESTNUT STUFFING

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Poultry

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       lb           Fresh chestnuts -- OR
  10       oz           -canned chestnuts
   2       pk           Long-grain rice & wild rice
                        -(6 oz size packages)
   4       c            Water
     1/2   c            Cream sherry
   4       tb           Butter or margarine
     1/2   c            Sliced onion
     1/2   c            Sliced celery
     1/2   c            Minced parsley

  If fresh chestnuts are used, slit shells on one side
  and cook in boiling water to cover 20 minutes. Cool,
  peel off shells and skin and dice coarsely. Drain and
  dice canned chestnuts, if used. Cook rice in water
  according to package directions, using seasonings from
  package and adding sherry and 1 tablespoon butter.
  Meanwhile, melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in
  skillet. Add onion, celery and parsley and cook until
  onion is tender but not browned. Combine rice with
  vegetables and chestnuts. Makes enough for 10-pound
  turkey
 


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