APPLE PECAN CORNBREAD DRESSING

Apple Pecan Cornbread Dressing image

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

Ingredients

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