Oyster-Bacon Stuffing

Photo: flickr user FotoosVanRobin

Ingredients

12 cups homemade-style whole-wheat or

inch white bread ½" cubes - (abt 1 lb)

1/2 pound bacon

2 cups chopped onion

1 cup chopped celery

24 oysters shucked, chopped

2/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon rubbed sage

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper

1 1/2 cups chicken broth

In a preheated 400 degree oven, toast bread cubes 5 to 7 minutes or until barely golden.

In a large skillet, cook the bacon over moderately-low heat, stirring, until crisp. Transfer with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.

Pour off all but about 4 tablespoons of fat, cook onions and celery in bacon fat over medium heat for 3 minutes or until softened.

Transfer to a bowl and add bread cubes, oysters, herbs, salt, pepper, and chicken broth. Toss well and adjust seasoning.

Transfer to baking dish and bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes until heated through and crust forms on top.

Great alternative for stuffing for Thanksgiving.

12.0 servings

Friday, December 10, 2010 - 1:02am