Description
Turkey Bacon Cornbread Stuffing is a delightful twist on a classic side dish, perfect for festive gatherings or holiday feasts. This flavorful stuffing combines the savory essence of turkey bacon with fresh herbs like sage and thyme, all nestled within a bed of crispy cornbread. Each bite offers a delightful crunch and aromatic goodness that elevates any meal, making it an ideal accompaniment to turkey, chicken, or beef. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion, this stuffing is sure to impress your guests while bringing warmth and comfort to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cornbread (from one 9×13 inch pan)
- 12 slices thick-cut Turkey Bacon (approximately 12 ounces)
- 2 large onions (chopped)
- 4 stalks celery (including some leaves, about 2 1/2 cups, chopped)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Pepper (to taste)
- 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 stock (or chicken stock, plus more)
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons cold butter (chopped)
Instructions
- Tear the cornbread into bite-sized pieces and allow it to dry out overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and bake the cornbread until slightly dried.
- Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy; set aside.
- Sauté onions and celery in the leftover grease until soft, adding sage and thyme at the end.
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl, adding melted butter and stock mixture.
- Transfer to a greased baking pan and top with butter before baking at 350°F covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and crisp at 450°F for an additional 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 90mg