CORNBREAD/SAUSAGE DRESSING WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES

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An easy-to-make cornbread dressing that has become a tradition at our holiday table. Great with turkey, ham, goose, or duck.

Provided by Mark H.

Categories     Pork

Time 1h30m

Yield 16-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 cups of day-old cornbread (I make 3 packages of cornbread mix and allow to cool overnight)
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves or 1 tablespoon dried thyme
2 lbs bulk pork sausage
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cups chopped onions
6 stalks celery, chopped
1 -2 cup dried cranberries or 1 -2 cup dried cherries
4 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves or 2 teaspoons dried sage
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 cups chicken broth
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Cut cornbread into 1-inch cubes and place in large mixing bowl with 2 tblsp of olive oil.
  • Add 2 tblsp of fresh thyme (1/2 tblsp dried) to mixing bowl and toss cornbread to coat.
  • Spread the cornbread out on baking sheets and bake at 350 until slightly toasted (about 15 minutes).
  • Allow toasted cornbread to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then return to bowl.
  • While cornbread is cooling, brown bulk sausage over medium heat until cooked through/lightly browned.
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove sausage from frying pan (or drain grease) and add sausage to mixing bowl.
  • Heat remaining 2 tblsp of olive oil and butter over medium heat and add onion and celery.
  • Saute onions and celery for about 10 minutes.
  • Add dried cranberries or cherries to onion/celery and saute for about 5 minutes.
  • Fold the mixture into the bowl with cornbread and sausage.
  • Add the remaining thyme, sage, parsley to the mixing bowl and toss well with spatula.
  • Drizzle the mixture with chicken broth to moisten and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place into baking pan (s), cover with foil and cook for 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 57.1, Sodium 148.9, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.9, Protein 15.7

Kanteh
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This dressing is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Shannon Owen
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I've been making this dressing for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.


Gopimaya Gurung
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This dressing is a great way to use up leftover cornbread. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time.


Ivy Wanjiru
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I'm not a big fan of cornbread dressing, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and fluffy, and the cranberries add a nice tartness.


Mbayo Jonah
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This is the best cornbread dressing recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful, and the cranberries add a nice touch of sweetness.


Arbaz Afridi
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I've made this dressing several times and it's always a hit. I love that it's a bit different from the traditional cornbread dressing.


James Guenthoer
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This dressing is the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I love the way the cranberries add a pop of tartness.


Augestina Ntiamoah
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dressing without any problems. It's a great recipe for beginners.


Axmed Zuldaan
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This dressing is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Monir Jjaman
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I've been making this dressing for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.


Lsc S.R
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This dressing is a must-have at our Thanksgiving table. It's always a hit with our guests.


Shonna Robinson
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I'm not a big fan of cornbread dressing, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, I could eat it every day.


Sheraz Malik
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This dressing is a great way to use up leftover cornbread. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time.


Muhammad Johannes
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can add different ingredients to it, like chopped apples or walnuts, to change up the flavor.


Lata A
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This is the best cornbread dressing I've ever had! The sausage and cranberries give it so much flavor.


Panjabi songs pK new
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I've made this dressing several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Amyoli Mqwelane
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This cornbread sausage dressing was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It was moist and flavorful, with the perfect amount of sweetness from the cranberries. I will definitely be making this again next year.