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Thanksgiving Stuffing with Bacon

Bacon Stuffing is the perfect side dish that will quickly become a Thanksgiving tradition! The secret is frying the bacon first so you can cook the veggies in the bacon grease.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 26252 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf French bread
  • 1 pound Bacon
  • 2 cups chopped celery
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sage
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 cups chicken broth

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350℉. Cut the french bread into 1-inch cubes and put in a large bowl.
  2. Cut the bacon into small pieces and cook in a skillet. Drain the bacon, but DO NOT throw away the grease. Add the bacon to the bread pieces.
  3. Sauté the celery and onions in the leftover bacon grease. Drain excess grease.
  4. Mix the celery and onions into the bacon and bread.
  5. Add sage, salt and pepper.
  6. Add 1-2 cups of chicken broth, depending on how moist you like the stuffing. Stir until well combined.
  7. Pour into a greased 9x13 dish and bake covered for 30 minutes.
  8. Uncover and bake for another 20 minutes.

Notes

  • Cooked stuffing will last 3-4 days, covered, in the fridge. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 262.52kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 20.85g (7%) Protein 9.08g (18%) Fat 15.74g (24%) Saturated Fat 5.22g (26%) Cholesterol 24.95mg (8%) Sodium 578.42mg (24%) Potassium 205.99mg (6%) Fiber 1.22g (5%) Sugar 1.55g (3%) Vitamin A 89.57IU (2%) Vitamin C 3.94mg (4%) Calcium 28.84mg (3%) Iron 1.51mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 26252

% Daily Value*

Calories 262.52kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 20.85g 7%
Protein 9.08g 18%
Fat 15.74g 24%
Saturated Fat 5.22g 26%
Cholesterol 24.95mg 8%
Sodium 578.42mg 24%
Potassium 205.99mg 4%
Fiber 1.22g 5%
Sugar 1.55g 3%
Vitamin A 89.57IU 2%
Vitamin C 3.94mg 4%
Calcium 28.84mg 3%
Iron 1.51mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.