MAKEOVER BEST CORNBREAD DRESSING

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This cornbread truly has a full-flavored rustic feel that will be the perfect accompaniment to your delicious turkey dinner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 cup fat-free milk
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
DRESSING:
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup reduced-fat butter
6 cups cubed day-old bread (1/2-inch cubes)
2 large eggs, beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2-1/4 to 2-3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Combine the egg, milk, oil and applesauce; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Transfer to a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Place cubed bread on baking sheets; bake for 5-7 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut cornbread into 1/2-in. cubes; set aside. , In a large skillet, saute the celery, onion and pecans in butter until vegetables are tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the cornbread, cubed bread, eggs, seasonings and enough broth to reach desired moistness (about 2-1/2 cups)., Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 8-10 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160° and top is lightly browned.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 616mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.