Ingredients

  • 8 bacon slices, coarsely chopped
  • Melted butter (if needed)
  • Crackling Corn Bread
  • 2 cups chopped celery
  • 1 cup finely chopped white onion
  • 1 cup pecans, toasted, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth

Method

  • Preheat oven to 425F.
  • Saute bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until crisp.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels; drain.
  • Reserve 1/4 cup drippings; brush 13x9x2-inch baking dish with some remaining bacon drippings (or melted butter, if needed).
  • Crumble corn bread into large bowl.
  • Mix in celery, onion, pecans, sage, and reserved 1/4 cup bacon drippings and bacon.
  • Season with pepper.
  • Beat eggs and broth in medium bowl to blend; stir into dressing mixture.
  • Transfer dressing to prepared dish.
  • Bake dressing until cooked through and golden, about 35 minutes.