Bread And Orange Stuffing Recipe

Ingredients

6 slice bacon

1/2 c. unsalted butter

1 c. chopped onions

1 c. chopped celery

1/2 c. chopped carrots

1 c. chopped leeks

2 oranges

1 tbsp. fresh thyme

1 tbsp. fresh rosemary

salt and pepper

4 c. day‐old Italian bread

Preparation

Step 1Sauté bacon in large frying pan till crisp, remove and set aside. Drain oil and wipe pan. Melt 1/2 cup butter in same pan over medium heat. Add onions, celery, carrots, and leeks; sauté until soft, about 8-10 minutes.Step 2Raise heat and add the orange juice; cook until most of the liquid has reduced. Add the grated orange, herbs, bacon, salt, and pepper to pan and mix well. Now add 4 cups of day‐old Italian bread cut in 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes to the onion mixture and toss to mix. Adjust seasoning and stuff into turkey, chicken, or duck.

Submitted by Barbara Innes of Langley BC, this recipe is a finalists in the America’s Best Stuffing contest, sponsored by Delish and CountryLiving.com