Best 7 Cornbread Wild Mushroom And Pecan Stuffing Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and flavorful stuffing recipe to accompany your holiday feast, cornbread wild mushroom and pecan stuffing is a wonderful choice. This classic Southern dish combines the sweet cornbread with savory wild mushrooms and crunchy pecans, creating a taste experience that is both comforting and unique. The cornbread provides a moist and crumbly texture, while the mushrooms and pecans add an earthy and nutty flavor. This stuffing is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences, making it a versatile and crowd-pleasing side dish.

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CORN BREAD, WILD MUSHROOM AND PECAN STUFFING



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Provided by Suzanne Hamlin

Categories     casseroles, side dish

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups chopped yellow onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup minced carrots
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 large portobello mushroom, stem removed, cap cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, tough stems removed, caps cut into thick slices 1/2 pound oyster mushrooms, sliced
Salt and black pepper to taste
8 cups stale, sweetened corn bread, crumbled
1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped coarse

Steps:

  • In large, deep skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion, celery, carrot and garlic. Saute, stirring, for 5 to 7 minutes, until tender. Add portobello, shiitake and oyster mushrooms, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until mushrooms have cooked. Remove from heat, and cool to room temperature. (If cooking in advance, cover and refrigerate overnight.)
  • When ready to cook, preheat oven to 400 degrees. In large bowl, combine mushroom mix, corn bread, pecans, marjoram, thyme, sage and parsley. Season to taste with salt and a teaspoon of pepper. Add milk, mixing well. Add optional turkey drippings to taste.
  • Transfer to 9-by-12-inch greased, shallow casserole, and cover with foil. Bake for 20 minutes, uncover, and bake until top is lightly browned, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 247, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 327 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CORNBREAD, WILD MUSHROOM, AND PECAN STUFFING



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Cornbread, toasted pecans, and sauteed wild mushrooms give this stuffing its character. Even after baking inside the turkey, the cornbread and pecans retain their crunch, while the mushrooms add a chewy texture.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Yield Makes 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups pecans
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 cups crumbled Cornbread
5 shallots, finely chopped
1 rib celery, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
10 ounces wild mushrooms (chanterelles, oyster, and shiitake)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup Homemade Chicken Stock

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Spread pecans on a baking sheet. Place in oven to toast until fragrant, about 6 minutes. Set aside.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small skillet. Cut cornbread into 2-inch-thick slices. Place, cut side down, on a 17-by-12-inch baking sheet. Brush tops with melted butter. Toast cornbread until golden brown, 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  • Heat remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet on medium high. Add shallots and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper; cook until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add white wine; continue cooking until absorbed, about 1 minute. Add cream. Cook 30 seconds; remove pan from heat.
  • Crumble cornbread into a large bowl. Add mushroom mixture and toasted pecans; toss.

TOASTED CORNBREAD, WILD MUSHROOM, AND PECAN STUFFING



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Crumbles of toasted homemade cornbread make a base for this stuffing. Woodsy wild mushrooms cooked with shallots and herbs give the mixture its depth. Pecans give the stuffing gentle sweetness and bits of crunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Yield Makes about 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for dish
Cornbread for Stuffing, cut into 2-inch-thick slices
5 shallots, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 celery stalk, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
10 ounces wild mushrooms, such as shiitake, chanterelles, or morels
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 1/4 cups pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet. Place cornbread on a rimmed baking sheet. Brush with melted butter. Toast in oven until golden brown, 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely.
  • Heat remaining 1/4 cup butter in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, herbs, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in wine; cook until it has been absorbed, about 1 minute. Stir in cream. Cook 30 seconds; remove from heat.
  • Crumble cornbread into a large bowl. Add the mushroom mixture, pecans, and stock; toss. To cook stuffing in turkey: Stuff as in our Roast Turkey with Quince Glaze recipe. To bake all of the stuffing in the oven: Spoon it into a buttered 13-by-9-inch baking dish; bake at 425 degrees until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

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.

CORNBREAD, WILD MUSHROOM, AND RICE STUFFING



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http://www.marthastewart.com/page.jhtml?type=content&id=recipe1784 RETRIEVED 11/22/2006 19:00

Provided by EJ in Houston

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 8 cups, 8-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups pecans
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 cups cornbread, crumbled
5 shallots, finely chopped
1 celery rib, diced, into 1/4-inch pieces
10 ounces wild mushrooms (chanterelles, oyster, and shiitake)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup homemade chicken stock or 1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°. Spread pecans on a baking sheet. Place in oven to toast until fragrant, about 6 minutes. Set aside.
  • Melt 2 T butter in a small skillet. Cut cornbread into 2"-thick slices. Place, cut side down, on a 17x12" baking sheet. Brush tops with melted butter. Toast cornbread until golden brown, 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  • Heat remaining 4 T butter in a medium skillet on med-high. Add shallots and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minute
  • Add mushrooms, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper; cook until slightly softened, about 3 minute
  • Add white wine; continue cooking until absorbed, about 1 minute. Add cream. Cook 30 seconds; remove pan from heat.
  • Crumble cornbread into a large bowl. Add mushroom mixture and toasted pecans; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 36.6, Sodium 368.7, Carbohydrate 6.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 4.1

SPICY CRANBERRY PECAN CORNBREAD STUFFING



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This is a cornbread stuffing with jalapenos, cranberries, bacon, and pecans. I cooked up this recipe while living in Texas. I serve it with turkey but I have also stuffed it in apples and cooked them in a crock pot to serve with pork loin for Christmas dinner. This recipe makes the house smell fantastic!

Provided by rhondarella

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Cornbread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 slices bacon
½ cup butter
1 cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup white wine
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 (4 ounce) jar diced jalapeno peppers
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
1 cup chopped toasted pecans
2 (14 ounce) packages cornbread stuffing mix
1 ½ cups chicken stock

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon in the skillet until crispy. Lie the cooked bacon on a plate lined with paper towels to drain and cool; crumble the bacon.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the celery, garlic, and onion in the hot butter until the onion begins to caramelize; pour the wine into the skillet. When the wine is heated, stir in the cranberry sauce, jalapeno peppers, and green chile peppers. Cover the mixture and cook until boiling. Remove from heat and stir in the bacon and pecans.
  • Place the stuffing mix in a large bowl. Pour the liquid mixture and the chicken stock over the stuffing mix; stir until completely moist. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until browned on top, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.2 calories, Carbohydrate 68.7 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 11.3 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 1403.8 mg, Sugar 18.8 g

WILD RICE CRANBERRY AND CORNBREAD STUFFING



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All of the different textures involved make this stuffing special. Add more chicken broth if mixture seems dry.

Provided by Husker Jane

Categories     Thanksgiving

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 slice bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 small onions, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 1/2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 cup fresh cranberries
2 cups chicken broth
3 cups cornbread, crumbled
1 1/2 cups wild rice, cooked
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped

Steps:

  • Cook bacon until crisp, remove and set aside.
  • Add butter to pan and melt.
  • Add onions, celery and mushrooms. Saute for 8 to 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  • Add cranberries and chicken broth. Bring to boil, then remove from heat.
  • Add corn bread, cooked wild rice, pecans and bacon.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Roast inside turkey or in casserole dish (about 30 minutes at 350 degrees).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.1, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 9.6, Sodium 249.7, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2.7, Protein 6.9

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh herbs, vegetables, and mushrooms will give your stuffing the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the stuffing: Overcooked stuffing will be dry and crumbly. Cook it just until it is heated through.
  • Use a variety of textures: A combination of soft and crunchy textures will make your stuffing more interesting to eat.
  • Season the stuffing well: Use a generous amount of salt and pepper, as well as other herbs and spices that you like.
  • Let the stuffing rest before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the stuffing to firm up.

Conclusion:

Cornbread, wild mushroom, and pecan stuffing is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving or any other special occasion. With its combination of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors, this stuffing is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a stuffing recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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