Name: Beer Cheese Stuffing
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. butter, cut into 1/2" pieces, plus more for baking dish; 8 slices bacon; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 4 celery stalks, finely chopped; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 c. medium-bodied beer, such as an IPA; 10 c. cubed French bread, dried overnight; 1 c. shredded sharp white cheddar, divided; 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves; 2 c. low-sodium chicken broth; 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 2 large eggs, beaten; Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

Step 1Preheat oven to 425° and butter a 3-quart baking dish. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, about 8 minutes. Drain on a paper towel–lined plate, then chop.

Step 2Add onion and celery to bacon fat in skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add beer and simmer, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan, until almost evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add bread, 2/3 cup of cheddar cheese, thyme, and half of cooked bacon and toss to combine.

Step 3Add broth, Worcestershire, and eggs and toss to combine.

Step 4Scatter stuffing with remaining 1/3 cup cheddar cheese and cooked bacon and cover with foil. Bake until a knife inserted into center comes out warm, 45 minutes.

Step 5Let rest 10 minutes, then garnish with parsley before serving.

Beer Cheese Stuffing

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