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Crackling Corn Bread Dressing

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Put the dressing in the oven as soon as the turkey comes out to rest before it's carved.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

8 bacon slices, coarsely chopped
Melted butter (if needed)
2 cups chopped celery
1 cup finely chopped white onion
1 cup pecans, toasted, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
3 large eggs
1 1/4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Sauté bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels; drain. Reserve 1/4 cup drippings; brush 13x9x2-inch baking dish with some remaining bacon drippings (or melted butter, if needed).

    Step 2

    Crumble corn bread into large bowl. Mix in celery, onion, pecans, sage, and reserved 1/4 cup bacon drippings and bacon. Season with pepper. Beat eggs and broth in medium bowl to blend; stir into dressing mixture. Transfer dressing to prepared dish. Bake dressing until cooked through and golden, about 35 minutes.

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