Bacon-Cornbread Stuffing

Name: Bacon-Cornbread Stuffing
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries; 2 1/4 cups water; 4 cups seasoned cornbread stuffing crumbs (from 16-oz bag); 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves

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Prep 25 min
Total 55 min
Ingredients 8
Servings 8

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Cranberries add a bit of sweetness to a savory stuffing starring cornbread and bacon.

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
2 1/4 cups water
4 cups seasoned cornbread stuffing crumbs (from 16-oz bag)
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves

Directions

1

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned but not crisp. Stir in bell pepper and onion. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in cranberries. Add water; heat to boiling. Remove skillet from heat.
2

Stir in stuffing mix, seasoned salt and marjoram until well mixed. Spoon into baking dish.
3

Cover with foil; bake about 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Expert Tips

tip 1
You can make this easy stuffing up to 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate until it's time to bake. Add 5 to 10 minutes to the bake time.

Nutrition Information

190 Calories, 6g Total Fat, 4g Protein, 30g Total Carbohydrate, 8g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 190

Calories from Fat: 50

Total Fat: 6g; 9%

Saturated Fat: 1 1/2g; 8%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 5mg; 2%

Sodium: 470mg; 20%

Potassium: 55mg; 2%

Total Carbohydrate: 30g; 10%

Dietary Fiber: 2g; 8%

Sugars: 8g

Protein: 4g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 0%; 0%

Vitamin C: 8%; 8%

Calcium: 4%; 4%

Iron: 8%; 8%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Cranberries add a bit of sweetness to a savory stuffing starring cornbread and bacon.