Tom Szaller's Great Pan or Bird Stuffing

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2 . Stage

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.

3 . Stage

Place sausage in a large Dutch oven. Cook over medium high heat, stirring to crumble, until evenly brown. Drain.

4 . Stage

Add the bacon to the sausage along with the onions, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, mushrooms, butter, pepper, celery salt, seasoning salt, poultry seasoning, basil, garlic powder and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 10 to 20 minutes, until the vegetables are soft.

5 . Stage

Gradually place the bread into the mixture, thoroughly blending until all pieces are coated. Transfer to a large baking dish or two medium baking dishes.

6 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven 40 to 60 minutes, or until the top begins to brown.