Description
Take your Stove Top® Stuffing to another level by adding some bacon and sweet and tart apples making this Apple Bacon Herb Stuffing.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 pound OSCAR MAYER Naturally Hardwood Smoked Bacon, chopped
- 2 small Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 2 boxes (6 ounces) STOVE TOP Turkey Stuffing Mix
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- Garnish: Freshly chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9″ x13″ casserole dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large sauté pan on medium-high heat, add the bacon and cook until slightly crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon and add it to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Add the apples, onion, celery, garlic, and light brown sugar to the bacon grease and cook until softened, about 7-10 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Bring water, chicken stock, and butter to a boil on medium heat in a large pot. Remove from heat. Add stuffing mix and seasoning packets; stir. Let sit for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the apple-vegetable mixture, bacon, and sage. Mix to combine, and pour into the prepared casserole dish. Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes. Serve with HEINZ HomeStyle Roasted Turkey Gravy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cook
- Cuisine: American
