Old Fashioned Chestnut Stuffing - Lakewinds Food Co-op

Ingredients

• 1 pound chestnuts, <em>roasted and peeled</em> (see note)
• 8 slices slightly stale bread, <em>cut into one-inch pieces</em>
• 2 chopped onions
• 2 chopped celery sticks
• 6 Tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (mix of sage, thyme, parsley)
• 1 cup chicken stock, <em>or more if needed</em>
• 3 Tablespoons butter, <em>melted</em>
• ¼ cup heavy cream, <em>or more as needed</em>
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 2 additional tablespoons melted butter, <em>for the baking dish</em>