Christmas Stuffing with Bacon Recipe

1/2 lb bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

One loaf day-old bread, cut into cubes

1/4 cup unsalted butter

1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion

1/2 cup chopped celery

1 tablespoon poultry seasoning

One egg, beaten

Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F and grease a large baking dish. Set it aside.

Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until just shy of fully crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon and drain it on paper towels, but keep the grease in the skillet.

Prepare the Vegetables: In the same skillet, melt the butter with the bacon grease. Add the onion and celery, sautéing until they are softened and translucent, which should take about 5 minutes.

Combine Bacon and Vegetables:…