Name: Apple Pecan Corn Bread Dressing
Cook time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 9x13 inch pan corn bread, cooled and crumbled; 8 ounce container herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix; 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 3/4 cup butter; 1 cup celery, chopped; 1 cup onion, chopped; 2 cup apple juice; 2 cup apples, chopped; 3 eggs; 1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Apple Pecan Corn Bread Dressing

This seasonal dressing recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving. It's loaded with crisp apples and crunchy pecans that make this a dressing recipe you won't soon forget.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

1. The combination of sweet apples and nutty pecans adds a delicious flavor and texture to the traditional cornbread dressing. This unique twist will impress your family and friends at your Thanksgiving dinner.

2. The apples provide a touch of sweetness that balances out the savory cornbread and earthy pecans, creating a perfectly balanced dish that will make your taste buds sing.

3. Not only do the apples and pecans add great flavor, but they also provide a boost of nutrition to this Thanksgiving side dish. Apples are rich in fiber and antioxidants, while pecans are packed with heart-healthy fats and minerals.

4. This recipe is a great way to use up any leftover cornbread you may have from another meal. Simply crumble up the cornbread and mix it with the apples, pecans, and savory seasonings for a delicious dressing that is sure to be a hit.

5. With its beautiful presentation and delicious flavor, this Apple Pecan Corn Bread Dressing is sure to become a new holiday tradition in your family. It's a perfect side dish to complement your Thanksgiving turkey and all the other classic dishes on your holiday table.

Cooking Time35 min

Ingredients

1 9x13 inch pan corn bread, cooled and crumbled
8 ounces container herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 cup butter
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
2 cups apple juice
2 cups apples, chopped
3 eggs
1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Instructions

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 at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes.