Mushroom And Chestnut Pate - walnuts

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c. shelled walnuts
• 1 1/2 c. unsalted roasted cashews
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 rib celery
• 8 oz. mushrooms, finely chopped
• 15 1/2 oz. can whole chestnuts, with their liquid
• 1 c. fresh pumpernickel or rye bread crumbs (about 2 slices)
• 1 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (about 4 oz.)
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 Tbsp. sweet paprika
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 tsp. salt, or to taste
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
• 1 recipe Creamy Chestnut Gravy