MY MOM'S BREAD DRESSING (STUFFING)

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Whether you call it stuffing or dressing, this semi-homemade recipe is fantastic. We love the addition of sauteed celery, onion, and browned bacon. Bacon adds a little smokiness to the side dish. This recipe makes just the right amount to stuff the turkey and have an extra pan of dressing on the side. It's very adaptable and...

Provided by Deb Lund

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb Oscar Mayer bacon
2 c diced celery
1 c diced onion
2 bag(s) onion and sage bread stuffing, 12 oz each
1/2-1 tsp rubbed sage, to taste
1-2 c chicken broth, enough to dampen dressing
maybe a little melted butter

Steps:

  • 1. Cut up bacon in one-inch pieces.
  • 2. Brown lightly in pan. Do not drain grease. You can use any bacon you like, My mom always used Oscar Mayer which has a certain flavor.
  • 3. When browned. add celery and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  • 4. Add onions and continue sauteing until they become glassy and soft but not browned.
  • 5. Empty dressing bags into a large pan (I use an old roasting pan).
  • 6. Pour the bacon, onion, and celery evenly over the bread.
  • 7. Sprinkle about 1 tsp rubbed sage and mix well.
  • 8. Add chicken broth a little at a time. The dressing should be moist but not soggy. The bread cubes should still look like cubes but should be starting to stick together.
  • 9. Stuff your 12-14 lb turkey. There will be leftovers.
  • 10. Roast according to directions. Don't stuff ahead of time.
  • 11. Place the leftovers in a baking dish.
  • 12. Add a little more chicken broth.
  • 13. You can drizzle some melted butter over the top to make top nice and crispy.
  • 14. Bake at 350 until warm and brown, about 45 minutes.
  • 15. My sons love this and would eat only this for Thanksgiving with some gravy! It is a rather basic stuffing that is always a crowd pleaser.

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