Savory Bacon Mushroom Stuffing with Sage Oil
A savory bread stuffing loaded with crispy bacon, sautéed mushrooms, celery, and onion, bound together with eggs and chicken stock. Baked until golden in a casserole dish. The wild mushroom and sage infused olive oil adds depth, while Butcher's spice blend and Mediterranean rosemary rub provide layered seasoning.
Ingredients
- 5 bacon slices
- 2 Tbsp wild mushroom and sage infused olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cups mushrooms, diced
- 1 baguette, day old, torn into 1 inch cubes
- 1 Tbsp Butcher's Spice Blend, freshly groundequal parts thyme, marjoram, black pepper1:1herb
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- 1 Tbsp Mediterranean Rosemary Rub and Seasoning
- 3 eggsflax eggs (3 tbsp ground flax mixed with 9 tbsp water)1:1 by volumeveganFull guide →
- 2 cups chicken stock
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
- 2
Cook bacon in a saute pan over medium high heat until browned.
- 3
Add olive oil, onion, celery, and mushrooms to the pan and cook until softened, about 6-7 minutes.
- 4
Turn heat off and fold in bread carefully to combine.
- 5
Season with Butcher's Blend and Mediterranean rub.
- 6
Transfer mixture to an 8x8 baking dish.
- 7
Whisk eggs with chicken stock together.
- 8
Pour egg and stock mixture over bread.
- 9
Cover and bake until golden, about 45 minutes.
Tips
Use day-old bread to prevent the stuffing from becoming mushy.
Fold bread gently to maintain texture and avoid over-mixing.
Good to Know
Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat covered at 325F until warmed through.
Assemble the stuffing through the bread folding step, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Pour egg and stock mixture over just before baking.
Serve as a side dish with roasted poultry, ham, or as part of a holiday meal.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip using day-old bread to avoid a soggy, dense stuffing.
Do not over-fold the bread to avoid breaking it into small pieces and losing texture.
Do not skip covering during baking to avoid drying out the top.
Substitutions
Vegan Options
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General Alternatives
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