Bacon-Mushroom-and-Oyster Stuffing

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound bacon, diced
• 1 cup diced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup oysters, chopped
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 3 cups dry bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup chicken broth

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove from the heat and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, combine the mushrooms, onion, celery, oysters, butter, garlic powder, thyme, and pepper. Cook and stir for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
4. Add the parsley, bread crumbs, and chicken broth. Stir until the mixture is wet. Remove from the heat and let cool.
5. Stir in the bacon and transfer the stuffing to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
6. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

Interesting Facts

• This stuffing is a great way to use up stale bread.
• You can use any type of oysters you prefer in this recipe.
• This stuffing can be served with any type of meat or fish.