Creating Cornbread Stuffing with Bacon is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
3. Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add diced onion and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they are softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
4. Crumble Cornbread: In a large bowl, crumble the cornbread into bite-sized pieces.
5. Combine Ingredients: Add the sautéed vegetables, crumbled bacon, dried sage, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with cornbread. Mix well.
6. Add Broth: Gradually add the chicken or vegetable broth to the mixture, stirring gently until the cornbread is moist but not soggy.
7. Incorporate Eggs: Fold in the beaten eggs and chopped parsley to the mixture.
8. Transfer to Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and transfer the stuffing mixture into it, spreading it evenly.
9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
10. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving.

Following these steps will ensure your Cornbread Stuffing with Bacon turns out perfectly every time!