Thanksgiving Bacon Stuffing

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 8 cups cubed stale bread
• 2-3 cups chicken broth

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the onions and celery, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the thyme, sage, marjoram, rosemary, salt, and pepper and cook for 1 minute.
5. Remove from the heat and stir in the bacon.
6. In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes and bacon-vegetable mixture.
7. Slowly add enough chicken broth to moisten the mixture.
8. Transfer the stuffing to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
9. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until golden brown.

Interesting Facts

• This stuffing is a great way to use up stale bread.
• The bacon gives this stuffing a delicious smoky flavor.
• You can experiment with different herbs and vegetables to make this stuffing your own.