Thanksgiving, Fast & Fresh: Apple-Pecan Cornbread Dressing
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To make your own stale bread cubes, cut some slices of french bread and leftover corn muffins into ½" cubes, and leave them out on baking sheets for 24 hours before making the stuffing, or stick them in the oven for a while.
Author: Lulu the Baker
Recipe type: Sides
Serves: 8-12 servings
Ingredients
1 stick butter
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 stalks celery, sliced
2 large granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper
3 teaspoons poultry seasoning
6 cups stale bread cubes
6 cups stale cornbread cubes
3 cups chicken broth
Instructions
In a large pot or dutch oven, melt butter. Add onion and celery, and saute until just beginning to get tender, about 5 minutes. Add chopped apples and continue sauteing for 5 more minutes. Combine onions, celery, and apples with all remaining ingredients, and toss gently until well-mixed. Pour mixture into a greased 9x13" baking pan. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake 20 more minutes.
Recipe by Lulu the Baker at https://luluthebaker.com/thanksgiving-fast-fresh-apple-pecan-cornbread-dressing/