Bread Stuffing W Pears Bacon Pecans Caramelized Onions
Elevate your holiday table with this irresistible Bread Stuffing with Pears, Bacon, Pecans, and Caramelized Onions—a savory-sweet masterpiece that redefines classic stuffing. This rustic dish starts with golden-toasted cubes of sourdough bread, infused with the decadence of deeply caramelized onions and crispy bacon. Sweet, tender bites of pear and toasted pecans add seasonal elegance, while a hint of fresh thyme ties all the flavors together. Moistened with rich broth and finished with a buttery, golden crust, this stuffing is the ultimate side dish for Thanksgiving or any festive occasion. Perfectly balanced with textures and flavors, it’s guaranteed to be the star of your holiday meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Bread (preferably rustic or sourdough)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 large Yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 medium Pears, diced
- 6 slices Bacon, chopped
- 0.75 cups Pecans, roughly chopped
- 1.5 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoons Fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and spread them out on a large baking sheet. Place in the oven for 10-15 minutes to toast until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes until the onions are soft, deeply golden, and caramelized. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate. Discard most of the bacon grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
Add the diced pears to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until slightly softened and golden. Remove from heat.
In a small dry skillet, toast the pecans over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bread cubes, caramelized onions, cooked bacon, pears, and pecans. Season with the chopped thyme, salt, and pepper.
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and pour over the bread mixture, followed by the chicken or vegetable broth. Gently toss everything until the bread is evenly moistened. Add more broth, a tablespoon at a time, if the mixture seems dry.
Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the top is golden and slightly crispy.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
866 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.3 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 23 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 1723 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.2 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 23.7 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 109 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 416 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
