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Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Stuffing

Traditional stuffing gets an upgrade with crispy bacon, sauteed Brussels sprouts, and meaty chestnuts.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Calories: 287kcal
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons salted butter
  • 6 slices bacon cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 lb. Brussels sprouts trimmed and sliced
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 5 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 c. cooked chestnuts chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons thyme
  • 2 teaspoons rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons sage
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 1/2 c. chicken broth
  • 2 eggs
  • 12 c. stale bread or seasoned bread cubes

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray.
  • Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Add in the Brussels sprouts and sauted until the begin wilting, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove to a bowl.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in the same skillet. Add in the onion, celery, chestnuts, garlic, thyme, rosemary, sage, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and let cool 5 minutes. Taste then add salt if needed.
  • Whisk the eggs in a large mixing bowl. Add in the bread cubes, Brussels Sprouts mixture, and vegetable mixture. Stir well to combine.
  • Pour the stuffing into the prepared pan.
  • Cover the pan with foil and cook for 30 minutes.
  • Remove foil and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

Recipe from Food Network Magazine, November 2019.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 582mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g