Festive Stuffing Oyster Casserole

Ingredients

• 5 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) butter or margarine
• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) finely chopped onion
• 3/4 cup (175 mL) finely chopped celery
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/4 cups (300 mL) chicken stock
• 1 cup (250 mL) white wine (or extra chicken stock)
• 2 tbsp (30mL) prepared horseradish
• 12 cups (3 L) cubed stale bread
• 2 cans (85 g each) CLOVER LEAF SMOKED OYSTERS
• 2 tbsp (30mL) finely chopped sage
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped thyme
• 1/4 cup (50mL) finely chopped parsley
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground black pepper