Sweet Potato Stuffing With Bacon And Thyme Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Stuffing With Bacon And Thyme
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 cups 1-inch cubes sourdough baguette with crust (from about 1 1/2 one-pound baguettes); 1 pound thick-cut bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter; 6 1/2 cups 3/4-inch cubes peeled redskinned sweet potatoes (yams; about 2 3/4 pounds); 4 cups 1/2-inch onion pieces (from about 2 large onions); 3 cups 1/2- to 3/4-inch celery pieces; 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme; 1 1/4 teaspoons (or more) coarse kosher salt; 1 1/3 cups fresh orange juice; 3 large eggs; 1 1/3 cups low-salt chicken broth

Servings: persons

10 cups 1-inch cubes sourdough baguette with crust (from about 1 1/2 one-pound baguettes)
1 pound thick-cut bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
6 1/2 cups 3/4-inch cubes peeled redskinned sweet potatoes (yams; about 2 3/4 pounds)
4 cups 1/2-inch onion pieces (from about 2 large onions)
3 cups 1/2- to 3/4-inch celery pieces
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 1/4 teaspoons (or more) coarse kosher salt
1 1/3 cups fresh orange juice
3 large eggs
1 1/3 cups low-salt chicken broth

1
Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350u00b0F. Spread bread cubes in single layer on large baking sheet; bake until almost firm to touch, about 10 minutes. Cool. DO AHEAD:
2
Place bread cubes in extra-large bowl. Cook bacon in heavy large pot over medium heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.
3
Pour off and discard all but 3 tablespoons bacon drippings from pot; place pot over medium-high heat. Add butter, then sweet potatoes, onions, celery, thyme, and 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt to pot. Saute until onions are slightly soft but not brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add orange juice and bring to boil; cook until sweet potatoes are almost tender and juice is almost absorbed, about 5 minutes. Add bacon and sweet potato mixture to bowl with bread cubes. Season with more salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cool slightly. DO AHEAD:
4
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Butter 15 x 10 x 2- inch glass baking dish. Whisk eggs and 1 1/3 cups chicken broth in medium bowl to blend; add to stuffing and toss to combine. Transfer to prepared baking dish.
5
Bake stuffing uncovered until top is lightly browned and crisp around edges, 50 minutes to 1 hour.

1406

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 cups 1-inch cubes sourdough baguette with crust (from about 1 1/2 one-pound baguettes), 1 pound thick-cut bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, 6 1/2 cups 3/4-inch cubes peeled redskinned sweet potatoes (yams; about 2 3/4 pounds), and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Stuffing With Bacon And Thyme falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sweet Potato Stuffing With Bacon And Thyme

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