Cherry Stuffing for Turkey

This was a big hit at Christmas this year.



8 bacon strips, diced
1 1/2 cups chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped onion
7 ounces unseasoned stuffing cubes
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 tsp rubbed sage
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup dried cherries

In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 Tbs drippings. Saute celery and onion in the drippings until tender. In a large bowl, combine the stuffing cubes, broth, sage, thyme, pepper, and salt. Stir in the bacon, celery mixture, and cherries. Just before baking, loosely stuff the turkey.