Vegetarian Ciabatta Stuffing with Mushrooms and Chestnuts Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 cups 1/2-inch cubes ciabatta bread (from 1-lb loaf)
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup diced shallots
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 lb cremini mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced
• 1 package (5.2 oz) peeled and roasted chestnuts, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
• 2 cups Progresso™ broth vegetable (from 32-oz carton)
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (4 oz)