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Southwestern Stuffing with Bacon, Jalapeno, and Bell Pepper
Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 715 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 red bell peppers seeded and diced
- 1 Jalapeño seeded and diced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 sourdough bread torn into large chunks
- 6 ounces cubed cheddar cheese cut into very small cubes
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 pound cooked and crumbled bacon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Prepare a 9x13 pan by spraying it lightly with nonstick spray.
- In a medium saucepan make a roux by melting the 2 tablespoons butter and then whisking in the 1/4 cup all-purpose flour to form a bubbly mixture. Add in the 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper for flavoring. Pour in the 2 cups chicken broth and whisk to combine. Add in the diced 2 red bell peppers and 1 jalapeno and bring to a boil. Once boiling the mixture will thicken quickly. Once it thickens remove from heat and set aside.
- In a small bowl whisk together the 2 cups heavy cream and 1 large egg. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl mix together the 1 sourdough bread chunks and 6 ounces cubed cheddar cheese. Slowly pour the cream mixture over it and stir to moisten everything. Then pour the chicken broth mixture over, add in the chopped 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro and the cooked and crumbled 1 pound cooked and crumbled bacon and stir to combine. Immediately transfer it to the prepared 9x13 pan and spread it out in an even layer.
- Bake at 425 degrees for 30 minutes, until the top starts to brown.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
715kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
53g
(82%)
Saturated Fat
26g
(130%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
148mg
(49%)
Sodium
1248mg
(52%)
Potassium
352mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2184IU
(44%)
Vitamin C
41mg
(46%)
Calcium
234mg
(23%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 715
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 715kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 53g | 82% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 1248mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2184IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 234mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.