Description
Turkey Bacon Cornbread Stuffing is a delightful and savory side dish that brings warmth and flavor to any gathering. With its combination of crispy turkey bacon, aromatic herbs, and the sweet richness of cornbread, this stuffing is perfect for holiday feasts or family dinners. Its inviting aroma will fill your kitchen as it bakes, making it an instant favorite among guests. Whether served alongside roasted turkey, chicken, or as a standalone dish, this comforting stuffing promises to impress with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- cornbread (One 9×13 inch pan)
- 12 slices thick-cut turkey bacon (about 12 ounces)
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 4 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
- 2 & 1/2 cups turkey or chicken stock
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Tear cornbread into bite-sized chunks and let it dry out overnight on baking sheets.
- Preheat oven to 400°F and bake cornbread chunks for about 10 minutes until dried.
- Cook chopped turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy; set aside.
- Sauté chopped onions and celery in the bacon grease until softened; add sage and thyme.
- In a large bowl, combine dried cornbread, sautéed vegetables, and turkey bacon.
- Melt butter with apple cider vinegar in the skillet; pour over the cornbread mixture.
- Whisk together eggs and stock; pour over the stuffing mixture while gently stirring.
- Transfer to a greased baking pan; top with cold butter pieces.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes; then uncover and bake at 450°F for an additional 20 minutes until crispy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 105mg