Stuffing for Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving stuffing recipe is about as easy as they come, yet it's so flavorful, your guests will swear you slaved over it for hours!
Notes
- The stuffing cubes and bacon are salty, so we don't usually add salt.
- You can sauté the celery and onions in butter instead of in the bacon fat, as an alternative.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
1. It's a Crowd-Pleaser: This stuffing recipe is a guaranteed hit with all your guests. The combination of savory bread, aromatic herbs, and flavorful sautéed veggies creates a dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
2. Minimal Effort, Maximum Flavor: Despite its impressive taste, this stuffing recipe is incredibly easy to make. With just a handful of ingredients and simple instructions, you'll have a delicious side dish that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
3. Versatile and Customizable: While this recipe is fantastic on its own, it's also a great base for adding your own twist. Feel free to add in extra ingredients like dried fruit, nuts, or even sausage to make it your own.
4. Perfect for Thanksgiving and Beyond: While this stuffing is a must-have for Thanksgiving dinner, it's also a great side dish for any occasion. Serve it alongside roast chicken, pork chops, or even grilled vegetables for a tasty meal any time of year.
5. Leftovers for Days: One of the best parts about this stuffing recipe is that it tastes even better the next day. Enjoy the leftovers on their own or use them as a delicious base for a turkey sandwich or a tasty stuffing-stuffed mushroom appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf white bread, crustless and cubed
- 1 (16-ounce) bag of Pepperidge Farm sage flavor stuffing
- 1 bunch celery, diced
- 1/2 pint bacon
- 2 yellow onions, chopped
- chicken broth
- pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Fry bacon till cooked but not crisp, drain (but save oil), chop to bits, set aside.
- Sauté the celery and onions in the bacon fat.
- Add bread, stuffing cubes, and bacon.
- Mix, add broth till slightly mushy but still mostly dry.
- Add pepper to taste.