Thanksgiving Stuffing With Bacon

Bacon Stuffing

Forget about the stuff you buy in the box, this should be a new holiday tradition. I have used sausage in dressings and stuffings before, but this is the first time I’ve tried bacon. It took me about 30 minutes to prep, and then it went right in the oven. It made the whole house smell incredible. If you like to stuff your Thanksgiving turkey with stuffing, this is the perfect stuffing to use! The bacon will add so much flavor to your turkey!A big thanks to Katelyn Walker, Emily’s sister-in-law, for this homemade stuffing recipe. It is a family recipe handed down to her from her Grandma Jolly.

What kind of bread is best for stuffing?

You can use pre-made bread cubes, but fresh french bread just tastes so good, and you can get it really cheap at the grocery store. It only took me a few minutes to cube it myself. What makes this recipe so flavorful is sautéing the celery and onions in the leftover bacon grease, so make sure you don’t throw it away. If you are crunched for time on Thanksgiving Day, you can make this the night before. Cover the cooled dressing with plastic wrap and put it in the fridge. You can also store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

Ingredients in this Bacon Stuffing Recipe

Loaf of French bread Bacon Celery Stalks – chopped Onion – chopped Sage Salt and pepper Chicken Broth (or Chicken Stock or low-sodium Chicken Broth)

Ingredient Additions and Substitutions

Parsley Rosemary Fresh Thyme Poultry Seasoning

Recipe Tip – Cook Bacon Ahead

A little bacon tip is to make the bacon ahead of time and freeze it until ready to add to the stuffing, but make sure to save some bacon grease for sautéing the vegetables. You can fry the bacon in a large skillet or bake it in the oven. Spread a sheet of tin foil over a cookie sheet and add the slices of bacon. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Let the bacon cool, and place it in a resealable freezer bag. Read More: 25+ Thanksgiving Side Dishes to Complement Your Turkey

More Thanksgiving Recipes

What’s Thanksgiving without the stuffing? And what goes better with stuffing than cranberry sauce? Check out some of our favorite stuffing and cranberry sauce recipes below. If you are serving anyone with a gluten allergy for Thanksgiving dinner, we also have a Gluten-Free Stuffing recipe that is delicious. Be sure to see more of our favorite Thanksgiving Recipes, including appetizers, salads, more side dishes, and, of course, turkey, and gravy.