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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 21 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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Ingredients:
8 ounces bacon |
2 cups chopped onions |
2 cups chopped celery |
3 cloves garlic, minced |
2 apples, minced |
1 cup dried cherries or 1 cup raisins or 1 cup dried cranberries, soaked in bourbon |
1/4 cup minced fresh herb (parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme) |
12 cups bagged bread stuffing mix (include at least of 6 cups corn bread stuffing) |
water or chicken broth or turkey broth |
black pepper |
salt |
Directions:
1. Saute bacon in large frying pan until fat is rendered, but the bacon is not quite crisp.
2. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; chop when cool.
3. Remove excess fat from pan (or substitute cooking oil or margarine for a lighter version) and saute vegetables until soft.
4. Add apples, cherries and herbs and toss briefly over medium heat.
5. Mix vegetables, bacon and breads together in a large bowl and add enough water or stock to moisten and bind all of the ingredients.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Place mixture in a well-buttered baking dish, cover and bake in 325-degree oven for 50 minutes.
8. Leave uncovered for last 10 minutes to brown slightly.
9. Note: 1 cup toasted pecans can be added to this stuffing for an added Southern accent.
10. Add with the apples, cherries and herbs.
11. A 16 ounce bag of stuffing bread crumbs equals 3 cs.
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