Description
This Chicken Sausage Cornbread Stuffing combines savory apple chicken sausage, fluffy cornbread, and fresh herbs, making it a delightful addition to any festive meal.
Ingredients
- Cornbread (6 cups, broken into bite-size pieces)
- Apple Chicken Sausage (3 links)
- Butter (1/4 cup)
- Leeks (4 cups, sliced)
- Celery (2 cups)
- Thyme (1 tbsp, fresh or dried)
- Salt and pepper
- Chicken broth (2 cups)
- Heavy cream (1/2 cup)
- Eggs (2, beaten)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cook the apple chicken sausage in a skillet until browned, then place in a mixing bowl.
- Sauté leeks and celery in butter until softened, then add thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Combine chicken broth and heavy cream, bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, beaten eggs, and cornbread cubes together.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ingredients as needed for dietary preferences.
Make sure to adjust seasoning to your taste throughout the process.
Best served warm, can be reheated if made ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg