Ingredients

¼cupolive oil

2tbspshallots,chopped

1cuponions,finely chopped

¼cupcelery,finely chopped

6cupsstale bread,cut into ½-inch cubes

3cupsmilk

1egg

2sage leaves

2tbspItalian parsley,chopped

1cupParmigiano-Reggiano

salt and pepper

2cupschestnuts,cooked

Preparation

Heat oil, shallots, onion, and celery and cook for 10 minutes until wilted. Soak bread in milk for 20 minutes.

Drain milk out of the bread by pressing bread in hands gently. Break the bread and set in a bowl. Add egg, sautéed vegetables, sage leaves, parsley, and cheese.

Season with salt and pepper and mix all ingredients until blended. Add chestnuts and stuff the fowl of choice.