Bacon, Pear & Walnut Stuffing with Maple Drizzle

• 12 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, divided
• 2 fresh pears, chopped Safeway 1 lb For $1.88 thru 02/09
• 2 pkg. (6 oz. each) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
• 1 cup chopped PLANTERS Walnuts, toasted
• 1/4 cup maple syrup, warmed

1. Place 3 bacon slices in single layer on bottom of medium skillet.
2. Weave 3 of the remaining bacon slices through bacon slices in skillet to resemble lattice pattern.
3. Cook on medium heat 8 min.
4. or until crisp, turning over after 5 min.
5. Carefully remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels.
6. Chop remaining bacon slices; cook in same skillet 5 min.
7. or until crisp, stirring occasionally.
8. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
9. Discard drippings.
10. Add pears to skillet; cook and stir 5 min.
11. or just until tender.
12. Prepare stuffing mixes in large saucepan as directed on package; stir in chopped cooked bacon, pears and nuts.
13. Spoon into serving dish; drizzle with syrup.
14. Top with bacon lattice.

bacon, fresh pears, stove, walnuts, maple syrup

Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/bacon-pear-walnut-stuffing-maple-drizzle-120318.aspx (may not work)