BACON & OYSTER STUFFING

Bacon & Oyster Stuffing image

Smoky bacon leads the way in this East Coast-inspired stuffing. If you really like oysters, add an extra can. Doubling the oysters will add about 17¢ per serving.-Sherry Thompson, Seneca, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 celery ribs, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh sage or 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/8 teaspoon pepper
12 cups cubed day-old French bread
1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 eggs
1 cup chicken broth
1 can (8 ounces) whole oysters, drained and chopped
1/4 cup white wine or additional chicken broth

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute celery and onions in butter until tender. Add the garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the parsley, sage, thyme, poultry seasoning and pepper., Place bread cubes in a large bowl; add celery mixture and bacon. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, broth, oysters and wine. Add to bread mixture; stir just until moistened., Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned and a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 766mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.