Bread Stuffing W/ Pears, Bacon, Pecans & Caramelized Onions Recipe

Name: Bread Stuffing W/ Pears, Bacon, Pecans & Caramelized Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened; 10 cups unseasoned dry bread cubes; 8 ounces bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces; ½ cup pecans, toasted rough chopped; 1 14 lbs frozen pearl onions, thawed and blotted dry; 1 tablespoon golden brown sugar; 3 firm but ripe bosc pears or 3 Anjou pears, peeled,halved lengthwise,cored,and cut into 3/4 inch dice; 3 stalks celery, chopped; ⅔ cup minced fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave; 1 tablespoon fresh sage, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; fresh ground pepper, to taste; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 4 cups canned low sodium chicken broth or 4 cups fresh turkey broth

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
10 cups unseasoned dry bread cubes
8 ounces bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
½ cup pecans, toasted rough chopped
1 14 lbs frozen pearl onions, thawed and blotted dry
1 tablespoon golden brown sugar
3 firm but ripe bosc pears or 3 Anjou pears, peeled,halved lengthwise,cored,and cut into 3/4 inch dice
3 stalks celery, chopped
⅔ cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave
1 tablespoon fresh sage, minced
1 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper, to taste
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups canned low sodium chicken broth or 4 cups fresh turkey broth

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Coat a deep, 9-by-13-inch baking pan with the butter.
3
Place the bread cubes in a very large mixing bowl.
4
In a 10-inch saute pan, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp.
5
Using a slotted spoon drain the bacon and add to the bread in the bowl.
6
Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat from the pan, reserving the extra.
7
Add the onions to the pan and saute over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until soft and lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
8
Sprinkle the sugar over the onions and saute, stirring constantly, until the onions turn golden and the edges caramelize, about 3 to 5 minutes.
9
Add to the bread in the bowl.
10
Return the pan to medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of the reserved bacon fat and swirl to coat the pan.
11
Add the pears and celery and saute, stirring frequently, until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
12
Add pecans, rosemary, parsley, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper to taste, and saute 1 minute longer.
13
Add this mixture to the bread cubes, and stir to combine.
14
Add the beaten eggs and stock to the bowl, and mix well.
15
Place the stuffing in the prepared pan and bake, uncovered, until the top is lightly browned and crusty, about 1 hour.

989

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

109

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened, 10 cups unseasoned dry bread cubes, 8 ounces bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces, ½ cup pecans, toasted rough chopped, and more.

Yes, Bread Stuffing W/ Pears, Bacon, Pecans & Caramelized Onions falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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