Pecan Apple Cornbread Stuffing
Pecan Apple Cornbread Stuffing made with toasted cornbread , crisp apples, pecans and cranberries, is a delicious sweet and savory dressing that'll be a hit on your holiday table.
Ingredients
- 8 cups cubed cornbread toasted or store bought cornbread cubes
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1-1/2 cups diced onion yellow or white
- 1-1/2 cups celery thinly sliced
- 2 cups diced apples cored
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp ground sage
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- On ungreased baking sheet, place cornbread cubes in single layer in 300°F oven for 15 - 20 minutes until toasted. Transfer to large mixing bowl.
- Increase oven heat to 350°F. Lightly grease 9 x 13 baking dish.
- Heat butter in skillet over medium heat until melted. Add onions and celery, saute over medium-high heat until onions are translucent, about 3 - 4 minutes. Stir in apples and garlic and cook another 1 minute. Add thyme and sage and cook for one more minute., stirring to combine. Scrape mixture over the cornbread.
- Add broth, cranberries, pecans, salt, pepper and to the cornbread. Stir with wooden spoon to combine. Mixture will be slightly wet and crumbly. If too dry - add more vegetable broth 1/4 cup at a time until mixture is wet, but will still hold together.
- Transfer stuffing to the prepared baking dish. Cover dish with foil and bake covered for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 20 to 30 minutes until top is starting to crisp and is golden brown.
Equipment Used
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Pecan Apple Cornbread Stuffing
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
298
% Daily Value*
Fat
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
5
mg
2
%
Sodium
343
mg
15
%
Potassium
116
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
14
g
5
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
9
g
10
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
94
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
17
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
© Copyright Christine Mello for Must Love Home. We would love for you to share a link to this recipe but please do not copy/paste the recipe instructions to websites or social media. We are happy for you to share a photo with a link back to this website instead.