Bacon, Apple, and Fennel Dressing | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• 10 cups 1-inch cubes sourdough or peasant-style bread
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound thick-cut bacon, coarsely chopped
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cups onion, roughly chopped
• 2 cups fennel bulbs, roughly chopped
• 1 cup celery, finely chopped
• 6 cups 1/2-inch cubes, peeled and cored apple such Pink Lady or Kiku
• 2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup dried sour cherries
• 1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped