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                      JALAPENO CORN BREAD STUFFING

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Serving Size  : 16   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Holiday

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2       c            Yellow cornmeal
  2       c            Flour, all-purpose
    1/3   c            Sugar
  2       tb           Baking powder
    1/2   ts           Salt
  2       c            Milk
    1/2   c            Oil
  3       lg           Eggs
  6       sl           Bacon
  3       tb           Oil
  2       lg           Onions -- chopped
  3                    Celery -- sliced
  2       ts           Red jalapeno chile (jarred)
  1       tb           Dried oregano
  4       c            Day-old bread -- cubed
  2 1/2   c            Chicken broth

 Preparation Time: 0:45 Prepare Cornbread: Heat oven to
 400-degrees. Grease a 13 by 9-inch baking pan. In a
 large bowl combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking
 powder and salt. In a separate bowl combine milk, 1/2
 cup oil, and the eggs; mix well. Pour milk mixture
 into flour mixture. Stir ONLY until moistened. Pour
 into greased pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden
 brown. Cool on wire rack. When firm enough to handle,
 cut cornbread into 1-inch cubes.

 In a large saucepan heat remaining 3 tablespoons of
 oil over medium heat. Add bacon and fry until crisp.
 Drain cooked bacon on paper towels and crumble; set
 aside. Add onions to same pan and saute for 5 minutes,
 add celery, jalapeno peppers, and oregano; saute 1
 minute longer. Stir cornbread and bread cubes into
 sauteed vegetables. Add just enough chicken broth to
 moisten stuffing. Cook until heated trough. Sprinkle
 with bacon; toss lightly and transfer to serving dish.



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