CORNBREAD, BACON, LEEK, AND PECAN STUFFING

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Cornbread, Bacon, Leek, and Pecan Stuffing image

This stuffing is brimming with traditional holiday flavors, including leeks, herbs, and pecans. We used our Honey Cornbread recipe but left off the honey topping. Store-bought cornbread also works well.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups pecans
2 corn breads (rounds, squares, or loaves, 8 inches each), coarsely broken into 2-inch pieces (16 cups)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus more for dish
8 slices smoked bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
4 celery stalks, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
4 leeks (white and pale-green parts only), chopped into 1/2-inch pieces, rinsed well
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 1/2 cups Homemade Turkey Stock, Chicken Stock, or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
4 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread pecans on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast in oven for 7 minutes. Let cool slightly; coarsely chop. Mix together pecans and cornbread in a large bowl.
  • Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Cook bacon in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat until almost crisp, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; add celery and leeks. Cook until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Stir in thyme and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; season with pepper. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Return skillet to medium-high heat, and add stock; bring to a simmer, scraping up brown bits and stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Add to bowl with bacon-vegetable mixture. Stir in eggs. Gently mix in corn bread mixture. (Do not overmix.) Transfer to baking dish. Dot top with butter. Bake until golden brown, about 35 minutes.

Rene Ruiz
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I'm not a big fan of cornbread, but this stuffing was surprisingly good. It was moist and flavorful, and the bacon, leeks, and pecans added a nice touch of savory and crunchy texture.


Nazir Khan
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I made this stuffing for my family's Thanksgiving dinner, and they all loved it. It was so moist and flavorful, and the bacon, leeks, and pecans added a nice touch of savory and crunchy texture.


Yazile Mngomezulu
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This stuffing is a bit more time-consuming to make than some other recipes, but it's worth the effort. It's so flavorful and moist.


Judy Bivens
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I've never had cornbread stuffing before, but this recipe was a great introduction. It was so moist and flavorful.


Shariyar Mirza
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover cornbread.


Ayabonga Nkqetho
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now my go-to stuffing recipe.


Kristen Bowden
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This stuffing is the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.


Yordanos Yabsra
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This stuffing is a must-try for any cornbread lover. It's so moist and flavorful.


Prabindon1 Kera
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This stuffing is so easy to make, and it always comes out perfectly. It's a great way to use up leftover cornbread.


Nhlamariso Antonia
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I made this stuffing for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. It was so moist and flavorful, and the bacon, leeks, and pecans added a nice touch of savory and crunchy texture.


Acid
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This stuffing is a new favorite of mine. It's so flavorful and moist, and the bacon, leeks, and pecans add a nice touch of savory and crunchy texture. I will definitely be making this again.


MuRsHaD PuRBaSh
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This was my first time making cornbread stuffing, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and it was so easy to make. It was a big hit with my family, and I will definitely be making it again.


Katono Herbert
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This stuffing is amazing! I made it for my family's Christmas dinner, and they all raved about it. It was so moist and flavorful, and the bacon, leeks, and pecans added a nice touch of savory and crunchy texture.


RAIDENN
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I've made this stuffing several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it always comes out perfectly moist and flavorful. I love the combination of cornbread, bacon, leeks, and pecans.


Jaliel Nurse
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This cornbread stuffing was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It was so moist and flavorful, and the bacon, leeks, and pecans added a nice touch of savory and crunchy texture. I will definitely be making this again next year.