Bacon-Studded Thanksgiving Stuffing
Bacon-Studded Thanksgiving Stuffing pairs smoky, crispy bacon with buttery, herb-scented bread for a rich, comforting side that feels classic yet extra hearty. Each bite balances savory bacon, aromatic onions and celery, and a tender, custardy center with a lightly crisp top—ideal for holiday tables or any cozy fall dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon-Studded Thanksgiving Stuffing, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Place the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until done but still slightly soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels, keeping the bacon drippings in the skillet.
- 3
Melt the butter in a separate skillet over medium-high heat; cook the onion and celery until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir the cooked bacon and poultry seasoning into the onion mixture, then transfer to a large bowl.
- 4
Mix the torn bread pieces into the bacon-onion mixture in the bowl; gently fold in the eggs. Spoon the bread mixture into muffin cups.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are crispy, about 25 minutes.
- Calories 379.93 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 11.99 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 53.48 g 19%
- Total Fat 13.06 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 6.64 g High 33%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 59.9 mg Moderate 20%
- Sodium 555.16 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 3.76 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 5.39 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 181.98 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 4.47 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 267.97 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 24.34 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 6.24 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.17 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Bacon Studded Thanksgiving Stuffing is made with 7 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Celery, Diced Yellow Onion, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 379.93 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon-Studded Thanksgiving Stuffing made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Celery, Diced Yellow Onion, Eggs, Pork Seasoning. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon-Studded Thanksgiving Stuffing?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 379.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon-Studded Thanksgiving Stuffing easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Bacon-Studded Thanksgiving Stuffing healthy?
- Bacon-Studded Thanksgiving Stuffing has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 379.93 calories and 11.99 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 555.16 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.64 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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