Preparation time: 20 min
Yield: 8 (3/4-cup) servings
| 4 | cups crumbled prepared cornbread | |
| 1/4 | cup butter, melted | |
| 1/4 | cup chicken broth | |
| 8 | slices crisply cooked bacon, crumbled, reserve drippings | |
| 4 | ribs (2 cups) celery, sliced 1/2-inch | |
| 1 | medium (1/2 cup) onion, chopped | |
| 3 | tablespoons reserved bacon drippings | |
| 1 | teaspoon salt | |
| 1/4 | teaspoon pepper |
Stir together all ingredients in large bowl. Use to stuff 12 to 14 pound turkey.
Casserole Directions: Do not stuff turkey. Heat oven to 350°F. Place mixture into greased 1 1/2-quart casserole dish. Cover, bake for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown on top and temperature in middle reaches 165°F.
Recipe Tip
An 8-inch square baking pan of cornbread will make 4 cups crumbled cornbread.
