Oven Baked Mushroom Stuffing

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For a little extra flavor add in a couple tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese to the mixture, or sprinkle on before baking.

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Steps

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Set oven to 350 degrees f.

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Butter a 13x9 baking dish.

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In a skillet , cook bacon until crisp.

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Remove and drain on paper towel.

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Reserve 2 tbsp of drippings.

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Add in the celery and onion in drippings and cook until tender.

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Add mushrooms , sage , seasoned salt and pepper.

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Cook and stir for 5 minutes.

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Remove from heat , stir in stuffing , or prepared bread crumbs , celery leaves , parsley and bacon.

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Mix well.

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Combine eggs and broth.

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Add to stuffing mixture and mix well.

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Spread into prepared baking dish ,.

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Dot with melted butter.

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Cover and bake for 30 minutes.

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Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer , or until lightly browned.

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Ingredients

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bacon, celery ribs, onions, garlic cloves, fresh mushrooms, rubbed sage, salt and pepper, cornbread stuffing mix, celery leaves, fresh parsley, eggs, chicken broth, butter