Bacon Bourbon Stuffing Serves 8 10 As A Side Dish Recipe

Ingredients for Bacon Bourbon Stuffing Serves 8 10 As A Side Dish

• French Bread
• Cooked Bacon
• 2 medium apples (peeled and chopped)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• Celery Ribs
• Garlic Cloves
• Sage
• Thyme
• Parsley
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• Salt
• Chicken Broth
• 2 large eggs

How to Make Bacon Bourbon Stuffing Serves 8 10 As A Side Dish

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cut two (1-pound) loaves of bread into 1-inch cubes and spread in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until completely dried and lightly golden.
3. While bread is baking, cook 1 pound of bacon until crispy. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 1/4 cup of bacon fat. Crumble bacon into bite-sized pieces.
4. In a large skillet, sauté 1 medium onion, 2 celery stalks, and 2 medium apples (peeled and chopped) in the reserved bacon fat until softened (about 5-7 minutes). Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
5. Stir in 1/4 cup bourbon and cook for 1 minute, allowing the alcohol to cook off slightly.
6. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
7. In a large bowl, combine the dried bread cubes, cooked bacon, sautéed vegetables, 2 cups of chicken broth, and 2 large eggs, lightly beaten. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped fresh sage and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
8. Pour the stuffing mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
9. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.