- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- In a medium saute pan over medium heat, cook bacon, lup cheong and ground pork, about 10 minutes.
- When cooked, add in mushrooms, onion and celery.
- Cook for 3 minutes.
- Add cilantro, green onions and water chestnuts.
- In a large bowl, pour in the bread cubes and then add the cooked ingredients.
- Stir to mix together, add in butter, broth, salt and pepper to taste.
- Place in baking dish, cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Makes 9 servings.
Tip: Substitute fresh shiitake mushrooms with dried shiitake mushrooms and your stuffing will develop a deep and savory flavor. Save the water from soaking the dried mushrooms and add it to soups or broths.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving (not including salt to taste):
380 calories, 28 g fat, 13 g saturated fat, 65 mg cholesterol, 700 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 14 g protein