MUSHROOM STUFFING

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I first tried this stuffing a few years ago, and it fast became our family's favorite. Just flavor a hearty corn bread mix with mushrooms and bacon and taste the spectacular results. -Kathy Traetow, Waverly, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 13 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 bacon strips, diced
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (16 ounces) corn bread stuffing
1/2 cup chopped celery leaves
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon to paper towel. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of drippings. , Saute celery and onion in drippings until tender. Add mushrooms, sage, salt and pepper; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the stuffing, celery leaves, parsley and bacon. Combine eggs and broth. Stir into stuffing mixture., Spread in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish (dish will be full). Dot with butter. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes and stuffing temperature reaches 165°. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 764mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.