- 6 bacon strips, diced
- 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 28 cups day-old bread cubes
- 1 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute the mushrooms, onion, celery and garlic in the drippings and butter until tender. Stir in the sage, salt and pepper.
- In several large bowls, combine the mushroom mixture, bread cubes, sausage, broth and bacon; toss to coat.
- Transfer to two greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dishes. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned.