Chestnut and Wild Mushroom Stuffing

Name: Chestnut and Wild Mushroom Stuffing
Ingredients: 1/3 pound fresh chestnuts*; 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter; 2 1/2 cups sandwich bread, such as rye, sourdough, or pumpernickel, crust removed and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 1/2 cups wild mushrooms; 1 medium onion, diced; 4 stalks celery, diced; 2/3 cup fresh parsley, coarsely chopped; 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; 1 1/2 to 2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon fine sea salt; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; *If fresh chestnuts are unavailable, frozen will work. Avoid using sweetened jarred chestnuts.