SWEET POTATO STUFFING WITH BACON AND THYME

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Provided by Matt Lee

Categories     Onion     Side     Thanksgiving     High Fiber     Dinner     Stuffing/Dressing     Bacon     Sweet Potato/Yam     Family Reunion     Thyme     Potluck     Orange Juice     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 cups 1-inch cubes sourdough baguette with crust (from about 1 1/2 one-pound baguettes)
1 pound thick-cut bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
6 1/2 cups 3/4-inch cubes peeled redskinned sweet potatoes (yams; about 2 3/4 pounds)
4 cups 1/2-inch onion pieces (from about 2 large onions)
3 cups 1/2- to 3/4-inch celery pieces
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 1/4 teaspoons (or more) coarse kosher salt
1 1/3 cups fresh orange juice
3 large eggs
1 1/3 cups low-salt chicken broth

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°F. Spread bread cubes in single layer on large baking sheet; bake until almost firm to touch, about 10 minutes. Cool. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.
  • Place bread cubes in extra-large bowl. Cook bacon in heavy large pot over medium heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.
  • Pour off and discard all but 3 tablespoons bacon drippings from pot; place pot over medium-high heat. Add butter, then sweet potatoes, onions, celery, thyme, and 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt to pot. Sauté until onions are slightly soft but not brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add orange juice and bring to boil; cook until sweet potatoes are almost tender and juice is almost absorbed, about 5 minutes. Add bacon and sweet potato mixture to bowl with bread cubes. Season with more salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cool slightly. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 15 x 10 x 2- inch glass baking dish. Whisk eggs and 1 1/3 cups chicken broth in medium bowl to blend; add to stuffing and toss to combine. Transfer to prepared baking dish.
  • Bake stuffing uncovered until top is lightly browned and crisp around edges, 50 minutes to 1 hour.

Henry Salazar
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This is a great recipe for a sweet and savory stuffing. The sweet potatoes add a nice sweetness, while the bacon and thyme give it a savory flavor. It's also very easy to make.


Emmanuel Gowon
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I've made this stuffing several times now and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and moist. I love the combination of sweet potatoes, bacon, and thyme.


Usama Bhati
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This stuffing is the perfect addition to any Thanksgiving dinner. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Linda Adams
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I'm not a big fan of stuffing, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Samuel Goa
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This stuffing is a must-try! It's so unique and flavorful. I love the combination of sweet potatoes, bacon, and thyme.


aashique ali
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I love this stuffing! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I always get compliments on it when I serve it at Thanksgiving.


Mbali Listo
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This is the best stuffing recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and moist, and the bacon and thyme add a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Islamic World pk
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This stuffing is amazing! I made it for my family's Christmas dinner and everyone loved it. It was so easy to make and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Ram Krishna Gharti
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I was looking for a new stuffing recipe to try this Thanksgiving and I'm so glad I found this one. It was a huge hit with my family and friends. The sweet potatoes added a nice sweetness and the bacon and thyme gave it a savory flavor. I will definit


Amos precious Chioma
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This is the best stuffing I've ever had! The sweet potatoes make it so moist and flavorful, and the bacon and thyme add a nice savory touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.


md yusuf
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I made this stuffing for my Christmas dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids. It was so easy to make and it turned out perfect.


Pateicia Brown
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This sweet potato stuffing was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It was so flavorful and moist, and the bacon and thyme added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


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