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
Scale
- 6 cups cornbread, broken into bite-size pieces
- 3 links apple chicken sausage
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 cups leeks, sliced
- 2 cups celery, diced
- 1 tbsp thyme, fresh or dried
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 eggs, 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