Cornbread Sausage Apple Pecan Stuffing
Packed with bold flavors and seasonal flair, this Cornbread Sausage Apple Pecan Stuffing is the ultimate side dish for your holiday table. Featuring a savory blend of crumbled cornbread, juicy mild Italian sausage, crisp Granny Smith apples, and crunchy pecans, this recipe is a perfect harmony of sweet and savory. Fresh herbs like sage, thyme, and parsley add an aromatic depth, while a touch of chicken broth ensures a moist, tender texture. Baked to golden perfection, this stuffing is as beautiful as it is delicious. Whether you're hosting a classic Thanksgiving feast or a cozy family dinner, this crowd-pleasing dish will shine as the centerpiece of your spread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Cornbread, crumbled
- 1 pound Mild Italian sausage
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 large Yellow onion, diced
- 2 stalks Celery, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 cup Pecans, roughly chopped
- 1.5 cups Chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Fresh sage, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and diced apple to the skillet, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in the chopped pecans, fresh sage, thyme, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 more minute to allow the flavors to meld.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the crumbled cornbread, cooked sausage, and the vegetable-apple mixture from the skillet.
Gradually pour the chicken broth over the mixture, stirring gently to combine. The stuffing should be moist but not soggy. Adjust the amount of broth if needed.
Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Cornbread Sausage Apple Pecan Stuffing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6872 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 364.0 g | 467% | |
| Saturated Fat | 105.1 g | 526% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 851 mg | 284% | |
| Sodium | 15467 mg | 672% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 689.2 g | 251% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.6 g | 163% | |
| Total Sugars | 145.5 g | ||
| Protein | 187.9 g | 376% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1553 mg | 119% | |
| Iron | 33.7 mg | 187% | |
| Potassium | 3390 mg | 72% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
