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 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
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.