Apple Pecan Cornbread Stuffing

Recipe Collection: Side Dish

Apple Pecan Cornbread Stuffing elevates your holiday meals with a vegetarian dish that beautifully marries the sweetness of apples with the crunch of pecans. This American cuisine classic is perfect for family gatherings or potlucks, offering a moist and fluffy texture that everyone will love. With gluten, nuts, and eggs as allergens, this recipe is ideal for those seeking a hearty vegetarian option.

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Overview

This savory yet slightly sweet cornbread dressing combines the delightful flavors of apples and pecans with a hint of ginger, making it a perfect side dish for any occasion. The moist and fluffy texture will satisfy anyone's appetite, and it's a great vegetarian option for family meals or potlucks.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Gluten, Nuts, Eggs

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 9x9 Inch (in) pan cornbread, crumbled
• 1 8 Ounces (oz) package herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) fresh parsley, minced
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) ginger, ground
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) salt
• 0.75 Cups butter, melted
• 1 Cup celery, minced
• 1 Cup onion, minced
• 2 Cups apples, diced
• 0.5 Cup pecans, chopped
• 2 Cups apple juice
• 3 Whole eggs, whisked

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 3-quart casserole dish.
2. Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan and sauté the celery and onion for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender.
3. In a large bowl, combine the crumbled cornbread, stuffing mix, parsley, ginger, and salt.
4. Mix in the sautéed celery and onion, apples, pecans, apple juice, and eggs.
5. Spoon the dressing mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until heated through and lightly browned on top.
7. Serve warm and enjoy your savory apple pecan cornbread dressing!

Enjoy your homemade Apple Pecan Cornbread Stuffing!