Nob Hill Savory Bacon Rosemary Stuffing

Submitted by tiffin

"Easy recipe that goes well with Turkey. You can use 2 tablespoons of sage instead of rosemary. (Dressing may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before baking.)"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 55mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 4 1⁄2 cups crusty country bread, torn bite-size pieces (about 1/2 pound)
• 1⁄2 lb bacon, chopped (Hog Wild brand or good quality apple smoked bacon)
• 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 1⁄2 onions, chopped
• 3 celery ribs, chopped
• 1⁄2 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaf, minced
• 1⁄3 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced
• 1 1⁄2 cups turkey broth (or chicken broth)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F and butter a 3-quart baking dish.
2. On a baking sheet, toast bread, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, about 20 minutes. Place bread in a bowl.
3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp and transfer with a slotted spoon to bread.
4. To fat in skillet add butter, onions, celery, and rosemary and cook over medium low heat, until onion is translucent (about 7 minutes). Add mixture to bread.
5. Stir in parsley and salt and pepper to taste. Transfer dressing to baking dish.
6. Drizzle dressing with stock and bake, covered, in oven 1 hour. Uncover dressing and bake 30 minutes more. (Dressing may be baked with turkey.).