Dried Cherry Dressing

Name: Dried Cherry Dressing
Ingredients: 8 ounces bacon; 2 cups chopped onions; 2 cups chopped celery; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 apples, minced; 1 cup dried cherries or 1 cup raisins or 1 cup dried cranberries, soaked in bourbon; 14 cup minced fresh herb (parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme); 12 cups bagged bread stuffing mix (include at least of 6 cups corn bread stuffing); water or chicken broth or turkey broth; black pepper; salt

11 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

8 ounces bacon
2 cups chopped onions
2 cups chopped celery
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 apples, minced
1 cup dried cherries or 1 cup raisins or 1 cup dried cranberries, soaked in bourbon
14 cup minced fresh herb (parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme)
12 cups bagged bread stuffing mix (include at least of 6 cups corn bread stuffing)
water or chicken broth or turkey broth
black pepper
salt

Directions

1

Saute bacon in large frying pan until fat is rendered, but the bacon is not quite crisp.
2

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; chop when cool.
3

Remove excess fat from pan (or substitute cooking oil or margarine for a lighter version) and saute vegetables until soft.
4

Add apples, cherries and herbs and toss briefly over medium heat.
5

Mix vegetables, bacon and breads together in a large bowl and add enough water or stock to moisten and bind all of the ingredients.
6

Season with salt and pepper.
7

Place mixture in a well-buttered baking dish, cover and bake in 325-degree oven for 50 minutes.
8

Leave uncovered for last 10 minutes to brown slightly.
9

Note: 1 cup toasted pecans can be added to this stuffing for an added Southern accent.
10

Add with the apples, cherries and herbs.
11

A 16 ounce bag of stuffing bread crumbs equals 3 cs.