SWEET POTATO CORN BREAD STUFFING WITH GREENS AND BACON

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Categories     Herb     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     High Fiber     Bacon     Pecan     Kale     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 14 to 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

11 cups very coarsely crumbled Sweet Potato Corn Bread
3/4 pound bacon, coarsely chopped
2 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
1 large onion, chopped
4 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
3 large bunches kale, Swiss chard, or mustard or collard greens, stemmed, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 1/4 cups chopped pecans, toasted
5 large eggs, beaten to blend
Canned low-salt chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange corn bread on rimmed baking sheet. Bake until slightly toasted, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes. (Corn bread can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and store at room temperature.)
  • Cook bacon in heavy large pot over medium heat until brown and crisp, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to bowl. Reserve 6 tablespoons drippings in pot (discard any remaining drippings). Add sweet potatoes, onion and thyme to same pot. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until sweet potatoes are just tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Add greens. Cover; cook until greens just wilt, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk vinegar, honey, salt, pepper and mustard in very large bowl to blend. Mix in sweet potato mixture, pecans and bacon. Stir in corn bread. Mix eggs into stuffing.
  • To bake stuffing in turkey:
  • Loosely fill main cavity with stuffing. Add enough broth to remaining stuffing to moisten lightly (about 1/4 to 1/2 cup, depending on amount of remaining stuffing). Generously butter glass baking dish. Spoon remaining stuffing into prepared dish. Cover with buttered foil, buttered side down. Bake stuffing in dish alongside turkey until heated through, about 25 to 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until top is slightly crisp and golden, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • To bake all of stuffing in baking dish:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously butter 15 x 10 x 2-inch . Add enough broth to stuffing to moisten (about 3/4 to 1 cup). Transfer stuffing to prepared dish. Cover with butter foil, buttered side down; bake until heated through, about 30 to 35 minutes. Uncover and bake until top is slightly crisp and golden, about 20 to 25 minutes longer.

funtime 101
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I'm allergic to bacon. Is there a way to make this stuffing without bacon?


Delfina M
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This stuffing is not worth the effort. I would not recommend it.


Malik shabbir jan Pardesi
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This stuffing is too bland. I would recommend adding more salt and pepper.


Zyad Abohaher
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This stuffing is a bit dry. I would recommend adding more broth or milk.


Don Clapton
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I would definitely recommend this stuffing to anyone looking for a delicious and unique side dish.


Xayleigh Niewenhuys
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This stuffing is a great way to add some variety to your Thanksgiving menu.


Dahlia Bekerman
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I made this stuffing for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Mudassir Nawaz
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This stuffing is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


Masood Ul Haq
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I'm not a big fan of stuffing, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and moist.


Mohammed Ayan
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes and cornbread.


Cora Jung
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I love that this stuffing is made with healthy ingredients like sweet potatoes and greens.


Juma Makumba
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This stuffing is the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The cornbread and sweet potatoes add a nice sweetness, while the bacon and greens add a savory flavor.


Shopna Khatun
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a tasty stuffing recipe.


Waheed Khan marwat
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I've made this stuffing several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Janaki K c
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This stuffing was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It was moist and flavorful, and the bacon and greens added a nice touch.