OVEN-BAKED MUSHROOM STUFFING

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Oven-Baked Mushroom Stuffing image

For a little extra flavor add in a couple tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese to the mixture, or sprinkle on before baking.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Healthy

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 -8 slices bacon, diced
4 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 lb fresh mushrooms, chopped
1/2-1 teaspoon rubbed sage (can use 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
seasoned salt and pepper (to taste)
1 (16 ounce) package cornbread stuffing mix (approx. 9-10 cups, more or less) or 1 (16 ounce) package fresh bread, cubed very small, mixed with coarse bread crumbs (approx. 9-10 cups, more or less)
1/2 cup chopped celery leaves (from the top of celery stalks)
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
4 eggs, beaten
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 -3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Butter a 13x9 baking dish.
  • In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove and drain on paper towel; reserve 2 tbsp of drippings.
  • Add in the celery and onion in drippings and cook until tender (adding in the chopped garlic the last 2 minutes of cooking time).
  • Add mushrooms, sage, seasoned salt and pepper; cook and stir for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, stir in stuffing, or prepared bread crumbs, celery leaves, parsley and bacon; mix well.
  • Combine eggs and broth; add to stuffing mixture and mix well.
  • Spread into prepared baking dish, (dish will be full).
  • Dot with melted butter.
  • Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer, or until lightly browned.

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