Sourdough, Apple and Almond Dressing

• 1 1/4 pounds sourdough bread, crust trimmed, bread cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 12 cups)
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
• 8 bacon slices, chopped
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 large Gala or Fuji apples, peeled, cored, chopped (about 3 cups)
• 1 1/2 cups almonds, toasted, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
• 3 large eggs, beaten to blend
• 1 3/4 cups (about) chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Cook bread cubes in large roasting pan until crisp, about 20 minutes.
3. Transfer to very large bowl.
4. Butter 3-quart baking dish.
5. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat.
6. Add bacon; saute until golden, about 8 minutes.
7. Add onions and celery; saute until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
8. Add apples; saute 2 minutes.
9. Add mixture to bread.
10. Add nuts and herbs.
11. Season with salt and pepper.
12. (Can be made 1 day ahead; chill.)
13. Preheat oven to 425F.
14. Mix eggs into dressing.
15. Add enough stock to moisten.
16. Spoon into baking dish.
17. Cover; bake 20 minutes.
18. Uncover; bake until top is crisp, about 20 minutes longer.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sourdough-apple-and-almond-dressing-4367 (may not work)