Best 6 Apple Pecan Cornbread Dressing Recipes

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Apple pecan cornbread dressing is an unforgettable dish, characterized by its unique combination of flavors and textures. The sweet and slightly tangy apples, crunchy pecans, and moist cornbread come together to create a delightful and hearty side dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving it at a holiday gathering or a simple weeknight meal, this dressing is sure to impress your family and friends. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!

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APPLE PECAN CORNBREAD DRESSING



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Savory, yet sweet, this cornbread dressing will satisfy anyone's appetite. Two teaspoons of dried parsley flakes can be substituted for fresh parsley.

Provided by Earla Taylor

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Vegetarian Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (9x9 inch) pan cornbread, cooled and crumbled
1 (8 ounce) package herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups chopped apples
½ cup chopped pecans
2 cups apple juice
3 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 3 quart casserole dish.
  • Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan, and saute the celery and onion for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cornbread, stuffing mix, parsley, ginger, and salt. Mix in the celery and onion mixture, chopped apple, chopped pecans, apple juice, and beaten eggs. Spoon dressing into prepared casserole dish.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until heated through, and lightly browned on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.9 calories, Carbohydrate 67.6 g, Cholesterol 146.1 mg, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 1244.1 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

CORNBREAD, SAUSAGE, APPLE, & PECAN STUFFING



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Breads, fruit, nuts, and sausage combine to make a tasty stuffing for a 20-lb turkey or a casserole of dressing on the side. If you're using a smaller turkey, you can put excess stuffing in a smaller casserole dish and bake it while the turkey's resting before carving. Southern influenced, this has become our favorite dressing for Thanksgiving or any special occasion. You could add other fruits (cranberry AND apple, for example) or different nuts or seasonings to suit your tastes. Adapted from "The Silver Palate Cookbook".

Provided by Lizzie-Babette

Categories     Breads

Time 2h10m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 tablespoons butter (1 1/2 sticks)
2 cups finely-chopped yellow onions
3 tart apples, cored and chunked, but not peeled (Jonathan, Winesap or Granny Smith)
1 lb bulk breakfast sausage, with sage (or your favorite bulk sausage)
3 cups coarsely crumbled cornbread
3 cups coarsely crumbled whole wheat bread or 3 cups multi-grain bread
3 cups coarsely crumbled French bread or 3 cups Italian bread
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried sage
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
1 1/2 cups shelled pecan halves (do not chop)
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth (optional, for a more moist dressing)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Melt half the butter in a large skillet.
  • Add onions and cook over medium-low to medium heat until tender and lightly browned, about 25 minutes.
  • Remove onion and butter from pan and put in a very large bowl to be mixed later.
  • In same skillet, melt rest of the butter, add apple, and cook quickly over high heat until lightly browned, but not mushy.
  • Remove apples and butter from pan and put in the bowl with the onions.
  • With the pan back on the burner, add sausage, crumbling as you cook it over medium heat, and cook until lightly browned.
  • When done, remove with a slotted spoon and add it to the mixing bowl.
  • Reserve drippings for basting later.
  • Add remaining ingredients to the mixing bowl and combine gently.
  • If you're going to stuff a turkey, cool completely in the refrigerator first.
  • To cook it as a separate dressing, spoon the mixture into a large casserole (13 x 9 or slightly larger), cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30- 45 minutes at 325, basting occasionally with cooking juices from the turkey or with reserved sausage fat, if needed.
  • Uncover the pan for the last 10 minutes of cooking to brown.
  • Serve hot or warm.
  • Note: You may need to use additional broth (approximately one 14 ounce can) as necessary to adjust the moistness of the stuffing to your taste, or if there are insufficient drippings from your poultry.
  • Note: To make these as individual stuffing muffins, add one egg to the mix before baking to help the muffins keep their shape.

PECAN-CORNBREAD DRESSING



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Plenty of pecans and bacon give this stuffing a unique flavor, while using a packaged mix cuts down on the preparation time. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups water
1/2 cup butter
1 package (16 ounces) cornbread stuffing mix
10 bacon strips, diced
1 cup chopped celery
1-1/2 cups chopped green onions
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in stuffing mix; cover and set aside. , In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon to drain on paper towels. Discard all but 3 tablespoons of drippings; cook celery in drippings over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add onions and cook 5 minutes or until celery is tender, stirring constantly. Add to cornbread mixture along with pecans, salt, pepper and bacon; mix well. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. casserole. Cover and bake at 325° for 45 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 26g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 1035mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

PECAN CORNBREAD DRESSING



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Buy a high-quality cornbread, or bake our Buttermilk Cornbread (it can be made up to 2 days ahead).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
4 tablespoons butter, plus more for baking dish
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 celery stalks, finely chopped
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
16 cups cubed store-bought cornbread (about 2 3/4 pounds) or 1 recipe Classic Buttermilk Cornbread
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
3 large eggs, beaten
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, heated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spread pecans on a large rimmed baking sheet, and toast until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes; set aside. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium. Add onion and celery; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add wine, and cook until evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; let cool slightly.
  • To bowl, add cornbread, sage, eggs, and pecans. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and teaspoon pepper. Pour 1/2 cup hot broth over cornbread mixture. Toss gently (cornbread will break down into smaller pieces). If necessary, add up to 1/2 cup more broth so stuffing is moist but not soggy.
  • If stuffing turkey, set aside 4 cups dressing. Spoon remaining dressing into a buttered 2-quart baking dish; pour up to 1 cup remaining broth over top to moisten. (To make ahead, refrigerate, up to 5 hours.) Bake, covered, for 30 minutes; uncover, and bake until browned, about 15 minutes more. Makes 12 cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 g, Fat 30 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g

APPLE PECAN CORN BREAD DRESSING



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Savory, yet sweet this cornbread dressing will satisfy anyone's appetite. 2 teaspoons dried parsley can be substituted for fresh. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (9x9 inch) pan cornbread, cooled and crumbled
4 cups herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¾ cup butter
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups apple juice
2 cups chopped apples
3 large eggs eggs
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter one 3 quart casserole dish.
  • In a large bowl combine the corn bread, stuffing mix, parsley, salt and ginger.
  • In a heavy saucepan melt the butter and saute; the celery and onion for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Add this to the cornbread mixture and mix well. Stir in the chopped apple, chopped pecans, apple juice and beaten eggs. Toss lightly. Spoon dressing into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.1 calories, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 58.7 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 955.6 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

GLUTEN-FREE APPLE-PECAN CORNBREAD STUFFING



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Silvana Nardone, the founding editor of the food magazine Every Day With Rachel Ray, developed this recipe for her gluten-intolerant son, Isaiah. Instead of toasting the cornbread, you can spread out the pieces on a baking sheet and let them sit on your counter top overnight, uncovered, to dry out.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Categories     casseroles, side dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup rice milk
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 cup cornmeal, preferably medium grind
1 cup store-bought gluten-free flour blend
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup corn kernels (from about 1 ear of corn)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing
1 small onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
Salt
Pepper
4 cups Double Corn Cornbread (see recipe below), toasted and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped
2 teaspoons dried herb blend, such as McCormick Italian Seasoning
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Prepare the cornbread. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 4 1/2-inch by 8 1/2-inch loaf pan. In a small bowl, stir together the milk and vinegar. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in the milk mixture, eggs and oil until just blended; fold in the corn kernels. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan set on a wire rack.
  • Prepare the stuffing. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously grease an 8-inch square pan with olive oil. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook until softened, about five minutes; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, or to taste.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the onion mixture, cornbread, apple and herb blend. Transfer to the prepared pan. Scatter the pecans on top and cover with foil; bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil; bake until crispy and golden, about 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 606, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 86 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 926 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Cornbread: For the best texture and flavor, use a slightly dry cornbread. This will help the dressing hold its shape and prevent it from becoming too mushy.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Pan: When baking the dressing, make sure to spread it out evenly in the pan. This will help it cook evenly and prevent the center from becoming undercooked.
  • Use Fresh Herbs: Fresh herbs, such as sage, thyme, and rosemary, add a delicious flavor to the dressing. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use less, as they are more concentrated.
  • Don't Overcook the Dressing: The dressing is done when it is heated through and the center is no longer runny. Overcooking will make the dressing dry and crumbly.
  • Serve Warm: Cornbread dressing is best served warm. You can reheat it in the oven or microwave before serving.

Conclusion:

Cornbread dressing is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. With its sweet and savory flavor, it is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Whether you are making it for Thanksgiving dinner or a weeknight meal, be sure to follow these tips to ensure that your dressing turns out perfect.

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