Best 3 Thanksgiving Bacon Stuffing Recipes

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and delicious food. And what could be more delicious than a savory, flavorful stuffing? This article features three mouthwatering stuffing recipes that are sure to be a hit at your Thanksgiving dinner.

The Classic Bacon Stuffing includes a generous amount of bacon, celery, and onion, all cooked together in butter until softened. Then, it's mixed with day-old bread cubes, chicken broth, eggs, and seasonings. For a unique twist, the Cornbread Stuffing combines the classic flavors of cornbread with savory bacon, onion, and celery. And finally, the Sausage and Apple Stuffing is a hearty, flavorful dish that combines ground sausage, apples, celery, and onion, all cooked together in butter until softened. Then, it's mixed with day-old bread cubes, chicken broth, eggs, and seasonings. No matter which stuffing you choose, you're sure to have a delicious and memorable Thanksgiving dinner.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

BACON-PARMESAN STUFFING

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 stick unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
2 large onions, chopped
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 large eggs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Coarsely ground black pepper
1 stale 2-pound loaf crusty white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 16 cups)

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a shallow 3-quart baking dish. Cook the bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring, until crisp, about 5 minutes. Add 6 tablespoons butter, the onions, scallion whites and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the rosemary. Add the chicken broth and 1 teaspoon salt; bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat.
Whisk the eggs in a large bowl. Whisk in the Parmesan, parsley and 1 tablespoon pepper. Stir in all but 2 tablespoons scallion greens. Stir in the bread cubes and bacon mixture.
Transfer the stuffing to the prepared dish. Dot with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until browned, 20 to 30 more minutes. Top with the reserved scallion greens.

THANKSGIVING BACON STUFFING

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This stuffing recipe has been in my family for decades. How can you go wrong with bacon? Whether it be baked in muffins tins or right inside the turkey, this is sure to be a hit!

Provided by Nickolasa

Categories Side Dish Stuffing and Dressing Recipes Quick and Easy Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
½ cup butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons poultry seasoning (such as Bell's®)
2 loaves day-old white bread, torn into small pieces
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until cooked through but still slightly soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels, retaining bacon drippings in the skillet.
Melt butter in a separate skillet over medium-high heat; saute onion and celery until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir bacon and poultry seasoning into onion mixture.
Mix onion-bacon mixture and bread pieces together in a large bowl; fold in eggs. Spoon bread mixture into muffin cups.
Bake in the preheated oven until tops are crispy, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 877 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

BACON STUFFING

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Make and share this Bacon Stuffing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 loaf bread, sliced (dried overnight on a rack)
4 slices bacon, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon fresh herb, finely chopped (parsley, sage, thyme)
1 1/2 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Break dry bread inot bite-size pieces and place in a large bowl.
Fry bacon on medium-high heat until crisp; add onion, celery, and butter. Sauté for 5 minutes. Set aside.
Add egg, herbs, chicken stock and slightly cooled bacon/vegetable mixture to the bread. Mix well.
Spoon stuffing into a lightly greased 9x5 loaf pan and bake at 400F for 45 minutes.
Remove pan from the oven, invert onto a serving plate, slice and serve.

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your stuffing.
Don't overcook the stuffing. It should be cooked through, but not dry.
Let the stuffing cool slightly before serving. This will help it to hold its shape.
Garnish the stuffing with fresh herbs or crumbled bacon. This will add a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Thanksgiving bacon stuffing is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any holiday gathering. With its savory flavors and crispy texture, this stuffing is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a crowd-pleasing dish to serve, give this recipe a try.