Ralph’s Christmas Chestnut Stuffing

Serves 8

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Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped chestnuts or walnuts

• 2 cups bread cubes

• 4 eggs

• ½ cup raisins

• 2 cups cooked and strained rice

• 1 cup butter

• 1 cup chopped onion

• 1 cup chopped celery

• 4 strips bacon, chopped

• 1 pound ground beef

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1. Cook rice according to directions and set aside. 

2. Melt butter and add in chopped onions, cook for 3 minutes until translucent. Add in chopped celery and cook another 3 minutes until tender. 

3. Add in bacon and hamburger meat and brown, about 5-8 minutes. 

4. Add in rice, nuts, and raisins. Stir well and remove from heat. Add in cubed bread.

5. Break eggs into a small bowl and whisk. Mix into the stuffing.

6. Stuffs one medium-sized bird (around 12-15 lbs). Or, cook at 350ºF 20 minutes covered, and another 10-15 minutes uncovered until slightly golden.