Name: Cider, Bacon, and Golden Raisin Stuffing
Cook time: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Total time: 2 hours, 20 minutes
Yield: 10–12 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for pan; 1 (3/4-pound) loaf country bread, cut into 1/2" cubes (about 8 cups); 1 (1/2-pound) loaf whole grain bread, cut into 1/2" cubes (about 4 cups); 6 cups apple cider; 3/4 cup golden raisins (about 4 ounces); 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 pound thick-cut smoked bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2" pieces; 1 large head of celery, stalks chopped (about 3 cups), whole leaves reserved; 2 Gala or Honeycrisp apples, cored, coarsely chopped; 4 large shallots, coarsely chopped (about 2 cups); 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons chopped thyme; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 1/4 cups chicken broth, plus more if needed; 2 large eggs

Cider bacon and golden raisin stuffing in a blue baking dish with serving spoon next to a bowl of cranberry sauce.

Photo by Tara Donne, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Cyd McDowell

A blend of whole grain and country breads gives this stuffing just the right deep, earthy flavor, while cider and vinegar-spiked golden raisins lend a few high notes. And the bacon? That's what makes it irresistible.

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