Apple Pecan Cornbread Dressing

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

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 600 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 3 quart casserole dish.

Step 2

Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan, and saute the celery and onion for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until heated through, and lightly browned on top.