Oyster-Bacon Stuffing
By: Melissa Peterman
Published: Friday, December 10, 2010 - 1:02am

Ingredients




12 cups homemade-style whole-wheat or
inch white bread  ½" cubes - (abt 1 lb)
1/2 pound bacon
2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
24 oysters shucked, chopped
2/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups chicken broth

Preparation

1 In a preheated 400 degree oven, toast bread cubes 5 to 7 minutes or until barely golden. 2 In a large skillet, cook the bacon over moderately-low heat, stirring, until crisp. Transfer with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. 3 Pour off all but about 4 tablespoons of fat, cook onions and celery in bacon fat over medium heat for 3 minutes or until softened. 4 Transfer to a bowl and add bread cubes, oysters, herbs, salt, pepper, and chicken broth. Toss well and adjust seasoning. 5 Transfer to baking dish and bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes until heated through and crust forms on top.

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Great alternative for stuffing for Thanksgiving.