Bacon Pepper Jack Stuffing

Cheese in Thanksgiving stuffing?!??  I know, crazy right?   If you want a bit of spice in your Thanksgiving and love cheese, this is the way to go.  I found this variation from the Food Network.

Bacon Pepper Jack Stuffing

1 stick butter
2 c. diced onion
2 c. diced celery
1 T. minced sage
1 T. minced thyme
a bit of salt and pepper
3 c. chicken or turkey broth
2 eggs
1/4 c. chopped parsley
6 c. cornbread stuffing mix (like Brownberry or Pepperidge Farm)
8 c. regular stuffing mix (like Brownberry or Pepperidge Farm)
1/2 lb. cooked bacon
1 jalapeno, diced. ribs and seed removed
2 c. diced pepper jack cheese

Melt butter in a large skillet.  Add the onion, celery, jalapeno, sage, thyme, salt and pepper and cook until onion and celery is tender.  Add broth and bring to a simmer.

Beat eggs in a bowl.  Add the stuffing mixes, diced cheese, bacon, and the veggie/broth mixture and toss to coat evenly.

Put the mixture in a greased baking dish and dot with butter.

Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes covered with foil and an additional 30 minutes or so uncovered until golden brown and heated through.