Ingredients

  • 12 slices whole wheat bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 9 cups)
  • 9 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 large red onion, chopped
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 tsp. dried sage leaves, crushed
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed
  • 2 large Fuji apples, peeled, coarsely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

Method

  • Heat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Spread bread cubes in single layer on rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake 10 to 12 min.
  • or until dry, stirring every 5 min.
  • Cool.
  • Increase oven temperature to 375 degrees F. Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp.
  • Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
  • Discard all but 2 Tbsp.
  • drippings in skillet.
  • Add onions, celery and herbs; cook on medium heat 8 to 10 min.
  • or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in apples and garlic; cook and stir 3 min.
  • Toss apple mixture with bread cubes, bacon and pepper in large bowl.
  • Add broth; mix lightly.
  • Spoon into 12 muffin cups sprayed with cooking spray, using about 2/3 cup for each cup.
  • Bake 20 to 25 min.
  • or until heated through.