Emeril Lagasse’s Simple But Fabulous Stuffing

Step 1

Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400°F.

Step 2

In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, brown the bacon. Cook, stirring often, until crisp and golden, 4-5 minutes.

Step 3

Add 4 tablespoons of the butter to the pan, along with the onion and celery, and cook until vegetables are soft, 5-6 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in poultry seasoning and garlic and cook 2 minutes more.

Step 5

Transfer mixture to a large bowl, then add bread cubes, chicken broth, beaten eggs, parsley, scallions, salt, pepper, and bam seasoning. Stir to combine with a wooden spoon.

Step 6

Use 1 tablespoon of the remaining butter to butter the sides and bottom of a baking dish. Transfer bread mixture to prepared dish.

Step 7

In same skillet that you used for the bacon, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Drizzle butter over bread mixture in baking dish. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake 30 minutes.

Step 8

Remove foil, then return to oven until top is golden brown and crispy, 20 minutes more. Serve and enjoy!