Best 17 Pecan Cornbread Recipes

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Indulge in the Southern charm of pecan cornbread, a delectable treat that combines the nutty crunch of pecans with the sweet, savory flavors of cornbread. This classic dish is a staple at gatherings, potlucks, and family meals, and with our collection of recipes, you can create the perfect pecan cornbread for any occasion. From traditional Southern-style cornbread to unique variations like skillet cornbread and even a gluten-free option, our recipes cater to every taste and dietary preference. Whether you prefer a moist and tender crumb or a crispy, golden crust, our recipes provide step-by-step instructions to ensure a perfect bake every time. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate pecan cornbread. Let's get baking!

Let's cook with our recipes!

APPLE PECAN CORNBREAD DRESSING



Apple Pecan Cornbread Dressing image

Savory, yet sweet, this cornbread dressing will satisfy anyone's appetite. Two teaspoons of dried parsley flakes can be substituted for fresh parsley.

Provided by Earla Taylor

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Vegetarian Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (9x9 inch) pan cornbread, cooled and crumbled
1 (8 ounce) package herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups chopped apples
½ cup chopped pecans
2 cups apple juice
3 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 3 quart casserole dish.
  • Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan, and saute the celery and onion for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cornbread, stuffing mix, parsley, ginger, and salt. Mix in the celery and onion mixture, chopped apple, chopped pecans, apple juice, and beaten eggs. Spoon dressing into prepared casserole dish.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until heated through, and lightly browned on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.9 calories, Carbohydrate 67.6 g, Cholesterol 146.1 mg, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 1244.1 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

SPICY CRANBERRY PECAN CORNBREAD STUFFING



Spicy Cranberry Pecan Cornbread Stuffing image

This is a cornbread stuffing with jalapenos, cranberries, bacon, and pecans. I cooked up this recipe while living in Texas. I serve it with turkey but I have also stuffed it in apples and cooked them in a crock pot to serve with pork loin for Christmas dinner. This recipe makes the house smell fantastic!

Provided by rhondarella

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Cornbread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 slices bacon
½ cup butter
1 cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup white wine
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 (4 ounce) jar diced jalapeno peppers
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
1 cup chopped toasted pecans
2 (14 ounce) packages cornbread stuffing mix
1 ½ cups chicken stock

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon in the skillet until crispy. Lie the cooked bacon on a plate lined with paper towels to drain and cool; crumble the bacon.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the celery, garlic, and onion in the hot butter until the onion begins to caramelize; pour the wine into the skillet. When the wine is heated, stir in the cranberry sauce, jalapeno peppers, and green chile peppers. Cover the mixture and cook until boiling. Remove from heat and stir in the bacon and pecans.
  • Place the stuffing mix in a large bowl. Pour the liquid mixture and the chicken stock over the stuffing mix; stir until completely moist. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until browned on top, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.2 calories, Carbohydrate 68.7 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 11.3 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 1403.8 mg, Sugar 18.8 g

CORNBREAD, SAUSAGE, APPLE, & PECAN STUFFING



Cornbread, Sausage, Apple, & Pecan Stuffing image

Breads, fruit, nuts, and sausage combine to make a tasty stuffing for a 20-lb turkey or a casserole of dressing on the side. If you're using a smaller turkey, you can put excess stuffing in a smaller casserole dish and bake it while the turkey's resting before carving. Southern influenced, this has become our favorite dressing for Thanksgiving or any special occasion. You could add other fruits (cranberry AND apple, for example) or different nuts or seasonings to suit your tastes. Adapted from "The Silver Palate Cookbook".

Provided by Lizzie-Babette

Categories     Breads

Time 2h10m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 tablespoons butter (1 1/2 sticks)
2 cups finely-chopped yellow onions
3 tart apples, cored and chunked, but not peeled (Jonathan, Winesap or Granny Smith)
1 lb bulk breakfast sausage, with sage (or your favorite bulk sausage)
3 cups coarsely crumbled cornbread
3 cups coarsely crumbled whole wheat bread or 3 cups multi-grain bread
3 cups coarsely crumbled French bread or 3 cups Italian bread
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried sage
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
1 1/2 cups shelled pecan halves (do not chop)
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth (optional, for a more moist dressing)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Melt half the butter in a large skillet.
  • Add onions and cook over medium-low to medium heat until tender and lightly browned, about 25 minutes.
  • Remove onion and butter from pan and put in a very large bowl to be mixed later.
  • In same skillet, melt rest of the butter, add apple, and cook quickly over high heat until lightly browned, but not mushy.
  • Remove apples and butter from pan and put in the bowl with the onions.
  • With the pan back on the burner, add sausage, crumbling as you cook it over medium heat, and cook until lightly browned.
  • When done, remove with a slotted spoon and add it to the mixing bowl.
  • Reserve drippings for basting later.
  • Add remaining ingredients to the mixing bowl and combine gently.
  • If you're going to stuff a turkey, cool completely in the refrigerator first.
  • To cook it as a separate dressing, spoon the mixture into a large casserole (13 x 9 or slightly larger), cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30- 45 minutes at 325, basting occasionally with cooking juices from the turkey or with reserved sausage fat, if needed.
  • Uncover the pan for the last 10 minutes of cooking to brown.
  • Serve hot or warm.
  • Note: You may need to use additional broth (approximately one 14 ounce can) as necessary to adjust the moistness of the stuffing to your taste, or if there are insufficient drippings from your poultry.
  • Note: To make these as individual stuffing muffins, add one egg to the mix before baking to help the muffins keep their shape.

PECAN-CORNBREAD DRESSING



Pecan-Cornbread Dressing image

Plenty of pecans and bacon give this stuffing a unique flavor, while using a packaged mix cuts down on the preparation time. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups water
1/2 cup butter
1 package (16 ounces) cornbread stuffing mix
10 bacon strips, diced
1 cup chopped celery
1-1/2 cups chopped green onions
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in stuffing mix; cover and set aside. , In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon to drain on paper towels. Discard all but 3 tablespoons of drippings; cook celery in drippings over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add onions and cook 5 minutes or until celery is tender, stirring constantly. Add to cornbread mixture along with pecans, salt, pepper and bacon; mix well. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. casserole. Cover and bake at 325° for 45 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 26g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 1035mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CORNBREAD, BACON, LEEK, AND PECAN STUFFING



Cornbread, Bacon, Leek, and Pecan Stuffing image

This stuffing is brimming with traditional holiday flavors, including leeks, herbs, and pecans. We used our Honey Cornbread recipe but left off the honey topping. Store-bought cornbread also works well.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups pecans
2 corn breads (rounds, squares, or loaves, 8 inches each), coarsely broken into 2-inch pieces (16 cups)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus more for dish
8 slices smoked bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
4 celery stalks, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
4 leeks (white and pale-green parts only), chopped into 1/2-inch pieces, rinsed well
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 1/2 cups Homemade Turkey Stock, Chicken Stock, or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
4 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread pecans on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast in oven for 7 minutes. Let cool slightly; coarsely chop. Mix together pecans and cornbread in a large bowl.
  • Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Cook bacon in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat until almost crisp, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; add celery and leeks. Cook until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Stir in thyme and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; season with pepper. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Return skillet to medium-high heat, and add stock; bring to a simmer, scraping up brown bits and stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Add to bowl with bacon-vegetable mixture. Stir in eggs. Gently mix in corn bread mixture. (Do not overmix.) Transfer to baking dish. Dot top with butter. Bake until golden brown, about 35 minutes.

MAPLE-PECAN CORNBREAD



Maple-Pecan Cornbread image

Our state trails only Vermont in the production of maple syrup in the U.S. I have many childhood memories of tapping our maple trees in early spring and watching the sap come out. Corn bread, or johnnycake as it's called here in scenic Mohawk Valley, was a staple of the men fighting in the Revolutionary War. The volunteers, who were known as "Johnnys", carried their rations with them, and the johnnycakes held up well for days.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Additional maple syrup, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, syrup and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pecans. , Pour into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in pan before removing to a wire rack. Serve warm with syrup if desired or allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CORNBREAD, WILD MUSHROOM, AND PECAN STUFFING



Cornbread, Wild Mushroom, and Pecan Stuffing image

Cornbread, toasted pecans, and sauteed wild mushrooms give this stuffing its character. Even after baking inside the turkey, the cornbread and pecans retain their crunch, while the mushrooms add a chewy texture.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Yield Makes 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups pecans
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 cups crumbled Cornbread
5 shallots, finely chopped
1 rib celery, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
10 ounces wild mushrooms (chanterelles, oyster, and shiitake)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup Homemade Chicken Stock

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Spread pecans on a baking sheet. Place in oven to toast until fragrant, about 6 minutes. Set aside.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small skillet. Cut cornbread into 2-inch-thick slices. Place, cut side down, on a 17-by-12-inch baking sheet. Brush tops with melted butter. Toast cornbread until golden brown, 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  • Heat remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet on medium high. Add shallots and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper; cook until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add white wine; continue cooking until absorbed, about 1 minute. Add cream. Cook 30 seconds; remove pan from heat.
  • Crumble cornbread into a large bowl. Add mushroom mixture and toasted pecans; toss.

SWEET ALABAMA PECAN CORNBREAD



Sweet Alabama Pecan Cornbread image

This recipe is so easy and good. It is called cornbread because it is made in an Iron Skillet and looks like cornbread.

Provided by Lisa Allen

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 c self rising flour
1 c white granulated sugar
1 c light brown sugar (packed)
4 eggs
1 c vegetable oil
2 c pecans (chopped)

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all ingredients and pour into a well greased hot 10 inch Iron skillet. (Heat the skillet in the oven after you grease it well with butter shortning. A hot skillet makes a crispier crust)Bake at 350 for 35 - 40 minutes. It will be soft in the middle. You might need to run a butter knife around it to make sure it turns loose. It is crunchy on the outside and a little gooey on the inside.

CORNBREAD, CHORIZO, CHERRY, AND PECAN STUFFING



Cornbread, Chorizo, Cherry, and Pecan Stuffing image

Categories     Onion     Side     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Sausage     Pecan     Celery     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, divided, plus more
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup dried tart cherries
10 cups coarsely crumbled cornbread, preferably homemade, dried out overnight
1/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/4 cup olive oil
1 pound fresh chorizo, casings removed
2 medium onions, chopped
4 celery stalks, chopped
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
2 large eggs
3 cups chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Butter a shallow 3-quart baking dish and a sheet of foil. Bring vinegar and 2 tablespoons water to a boil in a small saucepan; remove from heat and add cherries. Let sit until cherries are plump, 15-20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, spread out cornbread on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until golden brown, 10-15 minutes. Let cool. Place in a very large bowl.
  • Drain cherries, reserving soaking liquid, and add cherries to bowl with cornbread (do not mix).
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350°. Toast pecans on a clean rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until fragrant and slightly darkened, 8-10 minutes. Let cool; add to bowl.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook chorizo, stirring occasionally and breaking into small pieces with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to bowl with a slotted spoon.
  • Add onions and celery to skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring often, until onions are golden brown and soft, 10-12 minutes. Add garlic and sage; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to bowl.
  • Reduce heat to medium and cook reserved cherry soaking liquid in skillet, scraping up any browned bits, until almost all evaporated, about 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup butter; cook, stirring, until melted. Drizzle over bread mixture.
  • Whisk eggs and 2 cups stock in a medium bowl; pour over cornbread mixture. Add parsley, season with salt and pepper, and gently toss, adding more stock 1/4-cupful at a time as needed (you may not use it all), until combined and cornbread is hydrated. Mix carefully to avoid breaking cornbread into crumbs. Transfer to prepared dish and dot with remaining 1/4 cup butter.
  • Cover with buttered foil; bake until a paring knife inserted into the center comes out hot, 30-35 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 450°. Uncover and bake until top is golden brown and crisp, 20-25 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.
  • Do ahead: Stuffing can be assembled 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

PECAN CORNBREAD DRESSING



Pecan Cornbread Dressing image

Buy a high-quality cornbread, or bake our Buttermilk Cornbread (it can be made up to 2 days ahead).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
4 tablespoons butter, plus more for baking dish
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 celery stalks, finely chopped
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
16 cups cubed store-bought cornbread (about 2 3/4 pounds) or 1 recipe Classic Buttermilk Cornbread
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
3 large eggs, beaten
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, heated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spread pecans on a large rimmed baking sheet, and toast until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes; set aside. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium. Add onion and celery; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add wine, and cook until evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; let cool slightly.
  • To bowl, add cornbread, sage, eggs, and pecans. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and teaspoon pepper. Pour 1/2 cup hot broth over cornbread mixture. Toss gently (cornbread will break down into smaller pieces). If necessary, add up to 1/2 cup more broth so stuffing is moist but not soggy.
  • If stuffing turkey, set aside 4 cups dressing. Spoon remaining dressing into a buttered 2-quart baking dish; pour up to 1 cup remaining broth over top to moisten. (To make ahead, refrigerate, up to 5 hours.) Bake, covered, for 30 minutes; uncover, and bake until browned, about 15 minutes more. Makes 12 cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 g, Fat 30 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g

PECAN-TOPPED CORNBREAD WITH HONEY BUTTER



Pecan-Topped Cornbread with Honey Butter image

Make mouths instantly water with fresh-from-the-oven cornbread fortified with creamed corn and sprinkled in pecans. Make it even better-serve it with whipped honey butter.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup cornmeal
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 can (14.75 oz) cream-style corn
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter, softened (do not use margarine)
1/4 cup honey
Dash salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 9- or 8-inch round cake pan with baking spray with flour. In medium bowl, stir all cornbread ingredients except pecans until well blended. Pour into pan. Sprinkle pecans evenly over top.
  • Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter with spoon until creamy. Slowly beat in honey and salt until well blended.
  • Serve warm cornbread with honey butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

GLUTEN-FREE APPLE-PECAN CORNBREAD STUFFING



Gluten-Free Apple-Pecan Cornbread Stuffing image

Silvana Nardone, the founding editor of the food magazine Every Day With Rachel Ray, developed this recipe for her gluten-intolerant son, Isaiah. Instead of toasting the cornbread, you can spread out the pieces on a baking sheet and let them sit on your counter top overnight, uncovered, to dry out.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Categories     casseroles, side dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup rice milk
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 cup cornmeal, preferably medium grind
1 cup store-bought gluten-free flour blend
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup corn kernels (from about 1 ear of corn)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing
1 small onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
Salt
Pepper
4 cups Double Corn Cornbread (see recipe below), toasted and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped
2 teaspoons dried herb blend, such as McCormick Italian Seasoning
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Prepare the cornbread. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 4 1/2-inch by 8 1/2-inch loaf pan. In a small bowl, stir together the milk and vinegar. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in the milk mixture, eggs and oil until just blended; fold in the corn kernels. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan set on a wire rack.
  • Prepare the stuffing. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously grease an 8-inch square pan with olive oil. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook until softened, about five minutes; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, or to taste.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the onion mixture, cornbread, apple and herb blend. Transfer to the prepared pan. Scatter the pecans on top and cover with foil; bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil; bake until crispy and golden, about 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 606, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 86 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 926 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CORNBREAD, SAUSAGE, AND PECAN DRESSING



Cornbread, Sausage, and Pecan Dressing image

Provided by Victoria Granof

Categories     Herb     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Sausage     Pecan     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter plus more for baking dish
1 pound day-old cornbread, broken into 1 1/2"-2" pieces (9 cups)
1 pound breakfast sausage links, casings removed
2 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
1 1/2 cups 1/4" slices celery
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 1/4 cups chopped toasted pecans (optional)
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 250°F. Butter a 13x9x2" baking dish; set aside. Scatter cornbread in a single layer on 2 rimmed baking sheets. Bake, stirring often and rotating sheets halfway through, until dried out, about 1 hour. Let cool. Transfer to a very large mixing bowl.
  • Meanwhile, cook sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up into 1/2"-1" pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to bowl with cornbread but do not stir.
  • Heat 3/4 cup butter in same skillet; add onions and celery and cook, stirring often, until softened and just beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add to cornbread in bowl.
  • Return skillet to heat. Add vinegar; cook, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan, for 1 minute. Pour into bowl with cornbread. Gently fold in 1 1/2 cups broth, pecans, if using, parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme. Add salt and pepper. Let cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk 1 1/2 cups broth and eggs in a small bowl. Fold gently into cornbread until thoroughly combined, taking care not to mash cornbread (mixture will look wet). Transfer to prepared dish, cover with foil, and bake until an instantread thermometer inserted into the center of dressing registers 160°F, about 40 minutes. DO AHEAD: Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Uncover; let cool. Cover and chill.
  • Bake dressing, uncovered, until set and top is browned and crisp, 40-45 minutes longer (if chilled, add 10-15 minutes).

MAPLE PECAN CORNBREAD



Maple Pecan Cornbread image

Make and share this Maple Pecan Cornbread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AZPARZYCH

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 1 loaf, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1/3 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  • In another bowl combine butter, sugar and eggs; mix well.
  • Add maple syrup and buttermilk.
  • Stir in dry ingredients just until moistened.
  • Stir in pecans.
  • Pour into greased 8x4 inch loaf pan.
  • Bake 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes in pan and serve with maple syrup if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.2, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 65.2, Sodium 573.9, Carbohydrate 38.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 12.9, Protein 5.9

PECAN CORNBREAD



Pecan Cornbread image

Bake this nutty cornbread that's made using ham and Betty Crocker™ muffin mix.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/3 cup finely chopped lean country ham (about 2 oz)
1 pouch (6.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ cornbread & muffin mix
1/2 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1/4 cup fat-free egg product

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Sprinkle pecans in ungreased 8-inch cast-iron skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until nuts are light brown. Remove pecans from skillet; set aside.
  • Add ham to skillet; cook 2 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until lightly browned. Place ham in medium bowl. Keep skillet hot.
  • Add muffin mix, milk, egg product and toasted pecans to bowl with ham; stir just until moistened. Pour batter into hot skillet.
  • Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into 8 wedges. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg

CHERRY-PECAN CORNBREAD DRESSING



Cherry-Pecan Cornbread Dressing image

Baking this cornbread dressing from Miller Union chef Steven Satterfield in muffin tins gives each serving crispy, savory edges.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter
Cornbread
3/4 cup dried cherries, chopped
3/4 cup chopped pecan pieces
3/4 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
2 teaspoons fresh finely chopped sage
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 3/4 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Using 2 tablespoons butter, butter a standard 12-cup muffin tin; set aside.
  • Break cornbread into medium-fine pieces by hand in the pan it was baked in; add cherries and pecans; set aside.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, shallots, sage, and thyme; cook, stirring, until onions are translucent. Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer; let simmer for 5 minutes and remove from heat.
  • Pour vegetable mixture over cornbread and mix to combine; let cool slightly. Stir in eggs and season with salt and pepper.
  • Using your hands or an ice cream scoop, fill prepared muffin tin with cornbread mixture. Transfer to oven and bake until set, about 40 minutes. Let cool before removing from muffin tins.

PECAN & CORNBREAD CRUSTED PORK LOIN



Pecan & Cornbread Crusted Pork Loin image

Make and share this Pecan & Cornbread Crusted Pork Loin recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup pecan halves
1 1/4 cups crumbled cornbread (or 2 corn toaster cakes) or 1 1/4 cups corn muffins (or 2 corn toaster cakes)
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
2 (1 lb) pork tenderloin
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a food processor, combine pecans and cornbread and process until pecans are finely chopped.
  • Melt butter in medium-size skillet over moderate heat.
  • Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the pecan mixture to blend with butter and garlic.
  • Set aside to cool slightly.
  • 2.
  • Pat pork dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Place in an oiled shallow baking pan.
  • Spread mustard thickly over tenderloins and pat crumb mixture onto mustard.
  • Roast in middle of oven 15 minutes.
  • Tent pork loosely with foil to prevent crust from burning and continue to roast until thermometer inserted diagonally into center of meat registers 158 degrees, about 15 minutes longer.
  • Let meat stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh corn, pecans, and buttermilk will give your cornbread the best flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make the cornbread tough. Stir just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Preheat your oven: A preheated oven will help the cornbread rise evenly.
  • Use a cast iron skillet: A cast iron skillet will give your cornbread a crispy crust.
  • Let the cornbread cool slightly before serving: This will help it hold together better.

Conclusion:

Pecan cornbread is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its slightly sweet and nutty flavor, it is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new cornbread recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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