*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          BACON RICE STUFFING

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Poultry

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  4       c            Cooked long grain rice*
  2       c            Chopped celery
    1/4   c            Chopped fresh parsley -- -OR-
    1/8   c            -Dried parsley
    1/3   c            Butter -- melted
    1/4   c            White wine or chicken broth
  1       md           Onion -- chopped
  1       lb           Bacon -- crisply cooked
                       - cut into 1" pieces
    1/4   ts           Salt
    1/4   ts           Pepper

 In a large bowl, stir together all ingredients.  Use
 to stuff a 12 to 14 lb. turkey.  Or, prepare HALF the
 recipe for a 4 to 5 lb. chicken, duck, goose or 3 game
 hens. *Cooked wild rice can be substituted for all or
 part of the long grain
 rice. To Prepare Cornish Hens: Prepare HALF the above
 recipe. Clean and stuff 2 or 3 hens with the stuffing.
 Melt about 1/2 cube butter.  Put the hens in a small
 roasting pan or baking dish.  Preheat the oven to 375
 degrees.  Pour butter over top of hens.  Bake for 1 to
 1 1/4 hours at 375 degrees, or until done to your
 liking, basting frequently with butter/juices.  Serve
 hot with fresh green vegetables.



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