To-Die-For Thanksgiving Stuffing

Recipe courtesy Denise Bryson of Skokie, IL, for FoodTV.com's Stuffing Cook-Off

Rated: 3 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (19)

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Ingredients

This is a basic recipe that continues to evolve each year (one that was itself extrapolated from an intriguing Bon Appetit recipe). Add, subtract, go wild: the rich flavors of pumpernickel, bacon, and rye can stand up to just about anything!
Warning: This is a HUGE recipe. Stuffs a 24 lb. turkey with leftovers to spare. Adjust as needed.
1 dense store-bought loaf dark pumpernickel bread, torn or cut into 1-inch cubes, stale (or dried in a 200-degree warm oven)
1 dense store-bought loaf light rye bread, torn or cut into 1-inch cubes, stale
1 lb. thick-cut bacon, chopped and browned, fat reserved
8 eggs, lightly beaten
2 large onions, chopped
8 cloves garlic (or more to taste), crushed
2 tbsp. rosemary
1 tbsp. thyme leaves
1 lb. toasted pecans
2 quarts rich chicken or turkey stock (more or less depending on your preference for dry or wet stuffing)
1 cup bourbon

Directions

Saute onions, garlic, and rosemary in 4 tablespoons of the reserved bacon fat until golden and soft.

In a huge bowl (or the nearest thing you've got--I use the turkey roaster), combine bread cubes, eggs, and remaining bacon fat. Then add onion/garlic mixture, the thyme, and pecans.

Combine the bourbon and chicken stock; starting with 1 quart, add enough stock to produce the consistency YOU recognize as "stuffing."

HINT: There's no good way to mix this stuffing without using your hands, so just dive in and do it.

When combined, stuff bird or place in separate large baking dish(es).

Bake at 350 for at least 45 minutes--longer if you prefer a dark crust on your stuffing.

Serves 12 or more as part of a Thanksgiving feast. The recipes for this contest, which were provided by contributors who may not be professional chefs, have not been tested in Food Network's kitchens. Therefore, Food Network cannot attest to the accuracy of any of the recipes.

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recipe To-Die-For Thanksgiving Stuffing
natalia aventura, FL 11-28-2008
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No thanks to give to THIS thanksgiving STUFFING!!!!!!!!
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

This was my first thanksgiving dinner and honestly it was a waste of time/money and energy. After all the preparation, I... gave my husband the honor to taste this stuffing and yea he almost died but of how disgusting it was! I was just lucky I didn't but in my turkey, so i head out to the only store that was open at 1:45am (walmart super center), to buy new ingredients for ANOTHER stuffing recipe. Which turned out GREAT everybody loved my turkey and my stuffing. THIS RECIPE ALMOST RUINED MY FIRST THANKSGIVING DINNER!!!!!!!!!Read more
recipe To-Die-For Thanksgiving Stuffing
Tanja Oconto, WI 11-24-2008
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Absolutely Disgusting
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I am not at all thrilled with this recipee. I ended up throwing it out as it was a waste of time and money. I couldn't even... stand the smell of it...there was nothing good about this recipee. My advice...don't waste your time or money. I am really disastisfied as I was expecting a much better turnout, and noone in my family would eat it that is the sad part. Read more
recipe To-Die-For Thanksgiving Stuffing
Nicole Novi, MI 12-26-2007
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Amazing & Awesome!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have been making this stuffing for 4 years now. It's amazing. People that complain that it's too soggy are just adding... too much of the liquids. Add the liquids SLOWLY until the stuffing reaches YOUR PERSONAL consistency. Some people like it wet, some like it dry. I add sage and celery to my version, and I also make it with Challah bread. This stuffing gets rave reviews each and every year. I love, love, love it.Read more
recipe To-Die-For Thanksgiving Stuffing
MAGGIE GLENDALE, AZ 11-21-2007
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Best Stuffing Ever!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I don't like most traditional stuffing recipes, but this one is great.. It even pleases my picky husband!
recipe To-Die-For Thanksgiving Stuffing
Anonymous 11-20-2007
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delicous!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

There is only one word for this..... delicious!!!!
recipe To-Die-For Thanksgiving Stuffing
Anonymous 07-14-2007
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Not bad, minus a few ingredients
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

This wasn't bad, but I am still in pursuit of the perfect stuffing recipe.