Cornbread, Sausage, And Pecan Dressing Recipe

Name: Cornbread, Sausage, And Pecan Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package ground pork sausage; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 large celery ribs, chopped; 2 lbs pepperidge farms cornbread stuffing mix; 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground sage; 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped up

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) package ground pork sausage
1 large onion, chopped
2 large celery ribs, chopped
2 lbs pepperidge farms cornbread stuffing mix
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground sage
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped up

1
Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring until it crumbles and is no longer pink.
2
Remove sausage, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.
3
Drain sausage on paper towels.
4
Saute onion and celery in hot drippings over medium-high heat until tender.
5
Remove vegetables with a slotted spoon.
6
Combine sausage, vegetables, cornbread, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl, stirring gently until moistened, adding more chicken broth as needed.
7
Spoon into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
8
Bake, covered, at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
9
Note:
10
If you like a smoother, moister stuffing add 2 single serving bags of instant grits to the mixture.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) package ground pork sausage, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 large celery ribs, chopped, 2 lbs pepperidge farms cornbread stuffing mix, and more.

Yes, Cornbread, Sausage, And Pecan Dressing falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cornbread, Sausage, And Pecan Dressing

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