BREAD STUFFING WITH MUSHROOMS AND BACON

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I first made this dressing a few years ago for Thanksgiving, and it is now our traditional dressing.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 lbs sourdough bread, 1/2-inch cubes
12 slices bacon, 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium leeks, chopped
3 cups celery, chopped
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons dried sage
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325ºF. Spread bread cubes on 2 baking sheets. Bake until bread cubes are dry and crisp, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Transfer bread to large bowl.
  • Saute bacon in heavy skillet over medium-high heat until brown and crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels and drain.
  • Pour off all but 1/4 cup drippings from skillet. Add chopped leeks and celery to skillet and saute until tender and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add mushrooms, sage, thyme, salt and pepper and saute until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour mushroom mixture over bread cubes. Add bacon and toss to blend. Mix in 2 cups broth. (Stuffing can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Butter 13x9x2" glass baking dish.
  • Beat eggs and baking powder in small bowl to blend. Mix eggs into stuffing; moisten stuffing with more broth if stuffing is dry.
  • Transfer to prepared baking dish. Bake stuffing until cooked through and golden brown on top, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.3, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 50.7, Sodium 910.7, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.7, Protein 9.9

Jon Mcgraw
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I've made this stuffing several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and it's always moist and flavorful.


Kofi Gideon
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This stuffing is delicious! I made it for Thanksgiving dinner and everyone loved it. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


Michael Rockett
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Ebony Seaton
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I loved this stuffing! The bacon and herbs really balanced out the flavor of the mushrooms.


YOUNG KIDO
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This stuffing is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can use different types of mushrooms and bacon to change up the flavor.


Shankar Suman
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I made this stuffing for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Tracey Lane
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Milton Kaiser
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I've made this stuffing several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and it's always moist and flavorful.


Sara Conwell
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This stuffing is delicious! I made it for Thanksgiving dinner and everyone loved it. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


Abir hossen
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Tim O'Connell
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I loved this stuffing! The bacon and herbs really balanced out the flavor of the mushrooms.


Patrick Stone
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This stuffing is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can use different types of mushrooms and bacon to change up the flavor.


Tasnim Hasan
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I made this stuffing for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


waseem iqbal03339914535
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This stuffing was a little too dry for my taste. I think I would add more broth or butter next time. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.


Saum Salm
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stuffing turned out great! It was moist and flavorful, and the mushrooms and bacon added a nice savory touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Tlhalefo Kotsedi
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This stuffing is amazing! The combination of mushrooms, bacon, and herbs is perfect. It's also really easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Haroon Qazi
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I've made this stuffing recipe for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious. I highly recommend it!


nav T
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This stuffing was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It was moist and flavorful, and the mushrooms and bacon added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again next year.