1. Pierce each chestnut skin with
a sharp knife.
2. Bring the chestnuts to a boil
and boil for 10 minutes.
3. Allow to cool then peel the
skins from te chestnuts.
4. Place in a small saucepan with
the milk and continue to cook until they are tender..
5. Mash the cooked chestnuts with
the butter then add the breadcrumbs, sugar, parsley
and bacon.
6. Season well and bind the mixture
together with an egg..
7. For a slightly different presentation
from the stuffing into 2" balls to serve