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Cornbread, Sausage, and Apple Dressing

Seasoned breaded chicken pieces in a small brown bowl on dark surface.
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This moist and savory cornbread sausage dressing includes chopped apple and a blend of herbs and seasonings, creating a comforting side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pork sausage
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups chopped apple
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onion
  • 1 pan baked cornbread, crumbled (8-inch or 9-inch pan or skillet)
  • 6 slices bread, torn into small pieces
  • 2 teaspoons dried rubbed sage, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf marjoram
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups chicken stock, unsalted or low sodium
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven and Pan:
    • Heat oven to 375°F and grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Sauté:
    • Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up and stirring, until it is no longer pink. Remove the sausage and set aside, and pour off any excess drippings in the pan.
    • Add the butter, chopped apple, onion, celery, and green onion to the pan. Cook until the onion is translucent. Add the green onion and cook 1 minute longer.
  3. Combine:
    • In a large bowl, combine the crumbled cornbread and bread pieces. Toss with the sage, thyme, marjoram, and parsley. Stir the onion mixture and cooked sausage into the bread and herb mixture.
    •  Add 1 1/2 cups chicken broth and gently stir. Add more chicken broth as needed to achieve a moist mixture. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed.
  4. Bake:
    • Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and continue cooking for about 10 minutes.
  5. Serve:
    • Transfer the cornbread sausage dressing to a serving bowl and enjoy.

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