Cornbread, Sausage, and Dried Fruit Dressing

Dairy Free
Health score
4%
Cornbread, Sausage, and Dried Fruit Dressing
45 min.
16
541kcal

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Are you looking to elevate your holiday gatherings or family dinners? Look no further than this delightful Cornbread, Sausage, and Dried Fruit Dressing! This dish marries the savory essence of bulk pork sausage with the sweet and chewy textures of dried apricots and cranberries, creating a unique balance that is sure to impress your guests.

What sets this dressing apart is its homemade charm and dairy-free composition, making it suitable for those with dietary restrictions without compromising on flavor. The buttery richness adds depth, while the fresh sage underscores the comforting herbal notes that evoke the warmth of home. It’s a perfect side dish that pairs beautifully with roasted turkey or chicken, and can also stand proudly on its own as a robust vegetarian option when paired with a hearty salad.

With just 45 minutes of preparation and cooking time, you can whip up a generous serving for 16 people, ensuring no one leaves the table hungry. The inviting aroma that wafts through your kitchen during baking is almost as delightful as the dish itself! Whether it's for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or an everyday feast, this Cornbread, Sausage, and Dried Fruit Dressing is destined to become a staple in your culinary repertoire. Dive into a bowl of comforting goodness that your family will be talking about for years to come!

Ingredients

  • pound bulk pork sausage 
  • 0.3 lb butter melted
  • cups celery chopped
  • 0.8 cup chicken broth 
  • cups cornbread crumbled
  • cup apricots dried chopped
  • cup cranberries dried
  • large eggs beaten to blend
  • tablespoon sage leaves or dried fresh chopped
  • cups onions chopped
  • 16 servings salt and pepper 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Crumble the sausage into a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat. Stir often until sausage is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage to a large bowl.
  2. Discard all but 2 tablespoons fat in pan.
  3. Add onions to pan and stir often until limp, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add onions to sausage.
  5. Add celery, cornbread, apricots, cranberries, eggs, sage, and butter and stir to mix well, adding just enough broth to lightly moisten dressing.
  6. Spoon dressing into a shallow 2 1/2- to 3-quart casserole and cover.
  7. Bake in a 325 oven until hot, about 25 minutes (if chilled, 50 to 60 minutes). Then uncover and bake until top is lightly browned, 15 to 25 minutes more.
  8. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Calories541kcal
Protein9.24%
Fat39.39%
Carbs51.37%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.53
Glycemic Load
1.97
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
13.395652138669%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.05mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.36mg
Luteolin
0.14mg
Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Myricetin
0.19mg
Quercetin
4.45mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:541.39kcal
27.07%
Fat:23.94g
36.83%
Saturated Fat:7.77g
48.54%
Carbohydrates:70.25g
23.42%
Net Carbohydrates:66.28g
24.1%
Sugar:27.49g
30.54%
Cholesterol:102.88mg
34.29%
Sodium:1122.78mg
48.82%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.63g
25.26%
Phosphorus:472.75mg
47.27%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
19.68%
Vitamin B3:3.76mg
18.78%
Folate:69.72µg
17.43%
Vitamin A:837.86IU
16.76%
Calcium:165.34mg
16.53%
Selenium:11.35µg
16.21%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
16.15%
Manganese:0.32mg
16.02%
Fiber:3.97g
15.87%
Iron:2.7mg
14.98%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
11.86%
Potassium:382.92mg
10.94%
Vitamin K:10.71µg
10.2%
Vitamin B5:1.01mg
10.07%
Zinc:1.49mg
9.95%
Vitamin E:1.43mg
9.53%
Vitamin B12:0.54µg
9.07%
Magnesium:29.47mg
7.37%
Copper:0.15mg
7.32%
Vitamin D:0.49µg
3.29%
Vitamin C:2.32mg
2.82%
Source:My Recipes