SWEET POTATO STUFFING WITH BACON AND THYME

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Sweet Potato Stuffing with Bacon and Thyme image

Provided by Matt Lee

Categories     Onion     Side     Thanksgiving     High Fiber     Dinner     Stuffing/Dressing     Bacon     Sweet Potato/Yam     Family Reunion     Thyme     Potluck     Orange Juice     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 cups 1-inch cubes sourdough baguette with crust (from about 1 1/2 one-pound baguettes)
1 pound thick-cut bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
6 1/2 cups 3/4-inch cubes peeled redskinned sweet potatoes (yams; about 2 3/4 pounds)
4 cups 1/2-inch onion pieces (from about 2 large onions)
3 cups 1/2- to 3/4-inch celery pieces
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 1/4 teaspoons (or more) coarse kosher salt
1 1/3 cups fresh orange juice
3 large eggs
1 1/3 cups low-salt chicken broth

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°F. Spread bread cubes in single layer on large baking sheet; bake until almost firm to touch, about 10 minutes. Cool. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.
  • Place bread cubes in extra-large bowl. Cook bacon in heavy large pot over medium heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.
  • Pour off and discard all but 3 tablespoons bacon drippings from pot; place pot over medium-high heat. Add butter, then sweet potatoes, onions, celery, thyme, and 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt to pot. Sauté until onions are slightly soft but not brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add orange juice and bring to boil; cook until sweet potatoes are almost tender and juice is almost absorbed, about 5 minutes. Add bacon and sweet potato mixture to bowl with bread cubes. Season with more salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cool slightly. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 15 x 10 x 2- inch glass baking dish. Whisk eggs and 1 1/3 cups chicken broth in medium bowl to blend; add to stuffing and toss to combine. Transfer to prepared baking dish.
  • Bake stuffing uncovered until top is lightly browned and crisp around edges, 50 minutes to 1 hour.

solomon ansah
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This stuffing is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Bibek Bajgai
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This stuffing is perfect for a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.


Aimark Atencio
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.


Honey St Germaine
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I would make this stuffing again, but I would make a few changes. I would add more herbs and spices, and I would also use less sweet potatoes.


Rolax 2054
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Overall, I thought this stuffing was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Tose20 K
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I found this stuffing to be a bit too sweet.


Arfan Uddin Ovi
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This stuffing was a bit dry for my taste.


adam ali
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This stuffing is amazing! It's the best I've ever had. I highly recommend it.


Janat Gul
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I was a bit skeptical about this stuffing at first, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was really tasty and went well with the turkey.


Gladys Aigbangbe
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This stuffing is so good! I made it for my family last Christmas and they loved it. It's the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.


Raja Shaheer
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I've made this stuffing several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Afghani hero tik tok and pubg gamr
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This stuffing was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It had the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, and the bacon and thyme added a nice touch of smokiness and herbiness. I will definitely be making this again!