Herb and Bacon Corn-Bread Stuffing

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Herb and Bacon Corn-Bread Stuffing
45 min.
16
159kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your holiday feast with a delectable twist on a classic side dish? Introducing our Herb and Bacon Corn-Bread Stuffing, a dish that promises to enchant your taste buds while accommodating dietary preferences with its gluten-free and dairy-free attributes. Perfectly crispy on top and savory on the inside, this stuffing is a celebration of flavors that will have your guests clamoring for seconds.

This recipe blends the rich, smoky essence of crispy bacon with the aromatic warmth of mixed fresh herbs like thyme, sage, and rosemary, creating an unforgettable herbaceous melody. The addition of sautéed celery and onions brings a delightful texture and depth, ensuring each bite is a harmonious blend of savory goodness.

What’s more, this delightful stuffing can be prepped ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy more time with family and friends. With just 45 minutes of active cooking time, it’s a manageable yet impressive dish to whip up, whether for a festive holiday table or a cozy family gathering. Each serving is a comforting taste of home, boasting only 159 calories. So grab your apron and let’s get cooking—you won't want to miss out on this crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients

  • pound bacon sliced
  • large rib celery stalks 
  • 0.5 cup herbs: rosemary mixed fresh chopped
  • pound onion ( 2 large)
  • 0.3 cup skimmed fat from turkey drippings melted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325° F. and butter a 4-quart baking dish.
  2. Cut corn bread into 1/2-inch cubes and dry in 2 large shallow baking pans in oven 20 minutes.
  3. Remove corn bread from oven and leave oven at 325° F. Coarsely chop separately celery, onions, and bacon.
  4. In a large, deep skillet sauté bacon over moderately high heat, stirring, until browned, about 10 minutes.
  5. Add celery and onions and cook, stirring, until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
  6. Add herbs and salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  7. In a large bowl toss together corn bread and bacon mixture and transfer to baking dish. Stuffing may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and cooled completely before being chilled, covered.
  8. Drizzle stock or broth over stuffing and bake, covered, 1 hour.
  9. Drizzle reserved fat or butter over stuffing and bake, uncovered, in upper third of oven 30 minutes more, or until top is golden.

Nutrition Facts

Calories159kcal
Protein9.95%
Fat82.14%
Carbs7.91%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.69
Glycemic Load
0.6
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.2304347494374%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
4.05mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
1.42mg
Kaempferol
0.21mg
Myricetin
0.29mg
Quercetin
5.76mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:159.11kcal
7.96%
Fat:14.49g
22.3%
Saturated Fat:4.73g
29.54%
Carbohydrates:3.14g
1.05%
Net Carbohydrates:2.59g
0.94%
Sugar:1.22g
1.36%
Cholesterol:21.98mg
7.33%
Sodium:190.16mg
8.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.95g
7.9%
Vitamin K:30.97µg
29.5%
Selenium:5.85µg
8.36%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.2%
Vitamin B3:1.2mg
5.99%
Vitamin C:4.6mg
5.58%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.57%
Phosphorus:50.22mg
5.02%
Vitamin A:170.69IU
3.41%
Potassium:108.88mg
3.11%
Zinc:0.4mg
2.69%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.36%
Fiber:0.55g
2.2%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.15%
Folate:8.37µg
2.09%
Vitamin B5:0.2mg
2.01%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.92%
Magnesium:7.22mg
1.8%
Vitamin D:0.27µg
1.78%
Iron:0.29mg
1.63%
Vitamin E:0.24mg
1.57%
Copper:0.03mg
1.29%
Calcium:10.68mg
1.07%
Source:Epicurious