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The bacon in this Onion and Bacon Stuffing recipe gives the traditional side dish a serious upgrade. It’s savory, smokey and salty with a nice kick from the extra onion. You need this bacon stuffing on your holiday table!
Side dishes are my favorite part of Thanksgiving and I know I’m not alone! I could eat Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Orange Sauce with or without the Best Thanksgiving Turkey all year long!
Table of Contents
- Bacon Stuffing Recipe
- How to Make Bacon Onion Stuffing
- Serving Suggestions
- What to do with leftovers
- More Thanksgiving Side Dishes
- Bacon and Onion Stuffing Recipe
Bacon Stuffing Recipe
I’m a firm believer that stuffing isn’t just for Thanksgiving. It’s got so much potential for different flavor combinations that it can go with so many different meals.
As someone who loves food, Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays during the year. The spices and herbs just taste like home so I love to incorporate those into the dishes we eat for Thanksgiving.
This Bacon and Onion Stuffing is filled withwonderfully earthy and warming spices that make your home smell amazing. There’s also bacon so that smells good no matter what!
How to Make Bacon Onion Stuffing
- I used a Ciabatta bread to make this stuffing for the extra crunch that the crust gives. Any type of Italian or French loaf should work well, but the toasting time might need to increase depending on how soft the bread is.
- The great thing about this stuffing is that it makes a great base for anything you want to try. I’m a huge fan of the flavors on their own and the bacon and onion compliment just about any flavor combination you can think of.
- I added in a little celery just for more crunch and flavor. You can add carrots for more of a traditional flavor. Maybe try mushrooms and fennel for a great earthy taste!
- The thick cut bacon is definitely the way to go. It holds up more against the large bread chunks and soft veggies. I cut them into about ½ inch slices so they weren’t too small when it was cooked down and mixed together with everything else. It’s honestly hard not to take a bite of the bacon, onion, and celery mixture when you mix it all together. Just having that cook when your guests walk in will impress them immediately!
Serving Suggestions
Of course bacon stuffing is one of the best side dishes ever for your Thanksgiving feast, but it goes with other year round dishes, too.
- Baked Chicken Breasts
- Instant Pot Turkey Breast
- Baked Pork Chops
- Easy Crock Pot Pork Roast
What to do with leftovers
If you have leftover Bacon and Onion Stuffing, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave.
PRO TIP: Wet a paper towel and over the dish when you reheat your stuffing in the microwave to keep it moist.
More Thanksgiving Side Dishes
- Sweet Potato Casserole
- Creamy Cornbread Casserole
- Baked Macaroni and Cheese
- Classic Sausage Stuffing
Recipe
Bacon and Onion Stuffing
5 from 3 votes
This Bacon Onion Stuffing is a flavorful and savory take on the classic!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Servings 8 servings
Ingredients
- 9 ounce loaf Ciabatta bread cut into 1″ squares
- 1 pound thick cut bacon diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 sweet onion diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375F. Place bread cubes on a large cookie sheet with a silicon mat or lightly spray. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the bread becomes golden brown and toasted all the way through mixing half way through.
While the bread is in the oven, cook bacon in a large skillet until crispy. Remove cooked bacon bits from skillet using a slotted spoon and place on a plate with a paper towel. Drain the rest of the bacon grease.
Add butter to skillet and let melt. Add onion and celery and coat with butter. Mix in sage, parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper to the veggie mix. Continue to cook until onions and celery are soft, about 6-8 minutes. Add chicken broth to skillet to deglaze the pan.
In a glass 9×13 pan, add in toasted bread. Mix in the veggies, bacon (reserve a little for topping if desired) and chicken broth until all bread pieces are coated. Mix in egg and continue to gently blend together. Let sit until all chicken broth is soaked up, about 5 minutes.
Bake for about 25-30 minutes until top of the stuffing is golden brown and is heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 431kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 14gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 1029mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 138IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
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