Cornbread Stuffing with Sausage & Fruit
Description
This delightful Cornbread Stuffing with Sausage and Fruit is a cherished adaptation from an issue of Holiday Cooking, crafted to add a unique twist to your festive table. With its savory sausage and sweet fruits, this stuffing is perfect for filling an 8-10 pound bird, making it an ideal choice for Thanksgiving or any celebratory feast. The combination of textures and flavors will surely impress your guests, providing a comforting and hearty complement to your main dishes.
Recipe Details
| Category | Pork |
|---|---|
| Cook Time | 15 minutes |
| Prep Time | 20 minutes |
| Total Time | 35 minutes |
| Servings | 10 |
| Calories | 254.7 |
| Keywords | Fruit, Meat, Thanksgiving, < 60 Mins |
Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fat Content | 12.9 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 30.3 mg |
| Sodium | 367.4 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 26.4 g |
| Fiber | 4.7 g |
| Sugar | 6.8 g |
| Protein | 9.3 g |
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 | Bulk pork sausage |
| 1/2 | Turkey sausage |
| 3 | Onion (chopped) |
| 1 | Sweet unsalted butter |
| 1 | Pear (chopped) |
| 1 | Apple (chopped) |
| 1/4 | Salt |
| 1 | Cornbread stuffing mix |
| 1/2 – 3/4 | Raisins |
| 1/2 | Walnuts (chopped) |
| 1 | Water (as needed to moisten) |
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven: Begin your culinary journey by preheating your oven to a warm 325°F (163°C). This gentle heat is perfect for ensuring your stuffing reaches that ideal level of warmth without overcooking.
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Brown the Sausages: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the bulk pork sausage and turkey sausage. Sauté the sausages, breaking them apart with a spatula, until they are beautifully browned and no longer pink, which typically takes about 5-7 minutes. Once cooked, drain off any excess fat to keep the stuffing from becoming greasy.
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Add Fruits and Butter: Next, introduce the sweet unsalted butter to the skillet. As it melts, add in the chopped pear and apple along with the salt. Stir these ingredients together, allowing them to cook for approximately one minute. This step is crucial as it enhances the flavors and softens the fruits slightly, making them more aromatic.
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Prepare the Stuffing Mix: In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry cornbread stuffing mix with the raisins and walnuts. Toss these dry ingredients together to ensure that the nuts and fruits are evenly distributed throughout the stuffing mix, setting the stage for a harmonious blend of flavors.
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Combine Mixtures: Carefully transfer the sausage mixture from the skillet into the bowl with the stuffing mix. Toss everything together gently but thoroughly, ensuring that the sausage, fruits, and stuffing mix are well incorporated.
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Moisten the Mixture: Gradually add water to the stuffing mixture, a little at a time, mixing until the stuffing is just moistened. You want it to be moist but not soggy, so adjust the amount of water according to your preference.
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Stuff or Bake: Now, you have two delightful options. You can either use this scrumptious mixture to stuff your turkey or other meat of choice, following your recipe’s instructions for cooking stuffed meat, or you can take the alternative route and bake it in a casserole. If opting for the latter, transfer the stuffing into a 2-quart casserole dish, cover it with foil, and bake in your preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until heated through and fragrant.
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Serve and Enjoy: Once your cornbread stuffing is ready, remove it from the oven (or your stuffed meat) and let it sit for a few minutes before serving. This stuffing pairs beautifully with roasted meats and makes for a festive side dish that will surely elevate your holiday meal.
This Cornbread Stuffing with Sausage and Fruit is not only a celebration of flavors but also an embodiment of the warmth and joy that holiday meals bring to our tables. Enjoy every bite and the memories that come with them!
