BREAD STUFFING W/ PEARS, BACON, PECANS & CARAMELIZED ONIONS

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I found this recipe at the Pear Bureau Northwest sight. It's filled with Bread Stuffing w/ Pears, Bacon, Pecans or Chestnuts, Caramelized Onions, rosemary, thyme, & sage. This can be baked it beforehand and reheat it once the turkey is out unlesss you have room in the oven can be put in 30 minutes before turkey is removed.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Pears

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
10 cups unseasoned dry bread cubes
8 ounces bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup pecans, toasted rough chopped
1 1/4 lbs frozen pearl onions, thawed and blotted dry
1 tablespoon golden brown sugar
3 firm but ripe bosc pears or 3 Anjou pears, peeled,halved lengthwise,cored,and cut into ¾ inch dice
3 stalks celery, chopped
2/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave
1 tablespoon fresh sage, minced
1 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper, to taste
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups canned low sodium chicken broth or 4 cups fresh turkey broth

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Coat a deep, 9-by-13-inch baking pan with the butter.
  • Place the bread cubes in a very large mixing bowl.
  • In a 10-inch saute pan, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp.
  • Using a slotted spoon drain the bacon and add to the bread in the bowl.
  • Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat from the pan, reserving the extra.
  • Add the onions to the pan and saute over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until soft and lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the sugar over the onions and saute, stirring constantly, until the onions turn golden and the edges caramelize, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add to the bread in the bowl.
  • Return the pan to medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of the reserved bacon fat and swirl to coat the pan.
  • Add the pears and celery and saute, stirring frequently, until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add pecans, rosemary, parsley, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper to taste, and saute 1 minute longer.
  • Add this mixture to the bread cubes, and stir to combine.
  • Add the beaten eggs and stock to the bowl, and mix well.
  • Place the stuffing in the prepared pan and bake, uncovered, until the top is lightly browned and crusty, about 1 hour.

Ibrar Taaj
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This stuffing is a must-have for my Thanksgiving dinner. It's always a crowd-pleaser and I always get rave reviews. The combination of pears, bacon, pecans, and caramelized onions is simply irresistible. I highly recommend this recipe!


Tatum Wagenaar
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I love the unique combination of flavors in this stuffing recipe. The pears and caramelized onions add a touch of sweetness, while the bacon and pecans give it a nice salty crunch. It's the perfect balance of flavors and textures.


Red_ Dipz
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As a beginner cook, I found this recipe to be a bit challenging, but it was definitely worth the effort. The caramelized onions and pears added a nice touch of sweetness to the stuffing, and the bacon and pecans gave it a nice crunch. Overall, I was


A'Nyla Lakes
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This stuffing recipe has become a staple in my family's Thanksgiving dinner. It's always a hit! The flavors are perfectly balanced and the texture is amazing. The caramelized onions add a touch of sweetness that really takes this dish to the next lev


Ria. Sheri
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I recently tried this recipe and it was absolutely delicious! The combination of pears, bacon, pecans, and caramelized onions was perfect. The stuffing was moist and flavorful, and it was the perfect addition to my Thanksgiving dinner. I highly recom