Cranberry Cornbread Stuffing

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Servings: 16 Difficulty: Advanced
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A savory-sweet holiday classic featuring crisp cornbread, tart cranberries, and savory sausage.
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This Cranberry Cornbread Stuffing is the perfect balance of sweet and savory, making it an ideal side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. The dish combines crumbled cornbread with juicy apples, aromatic celery, and onions, all tied together with fresh herbs like thyme and marjoram. The addition of simmered cranberries adds a bright pop of color and tartness that cuts through the richness of the sausage. Whether you bake it in a casserole dish for a crispy top or use it to stuff a turkey, this recipe delivers comforting, home-style flavor in every bite. It’s a crowd-pleaser that brings warmth and tradition to your holiday table.

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Cranberry Cornbread Stuffing

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 16 Calories: 369.6

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This Cranberry Cornbread Stuffing is the perfect balance of sweet and savory, making it an ideal side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. The dish combines crumbled cornbread with juicy apples, aromatic celery, and onions, all tied together with fresh herbs like thyme and marjoram. The addition of simmered cranberries adds a bright pop of color and tartness that cuts through the richness of the sausage. Whether you bake it in a casserole dish for a crispy top or use it to stuff a turkey, this recipe delivers comforting, home-style flavor in every bite. It&# 226;ÂÂs a crowd-pleaser that brings warmth and tradition to your holiday table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, 1 cup of water, and 1/2 cup of sugar.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until cranberries begin to burst.
  4. Drain the cranberry mixture well, reserving any excess liquid if desired for moisture, and transfer the drained berries to a large mixing bowl.
  5. In a medium skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat for about 5 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon until browned and no longer pink.
  6. Drain any excess fat from the cooked sausage.
  7. Add the cooked sausage to the bowl with the cranberries.
  8. To the bowl, add the crumbled cornbread, diced apples, diced celery, chopped onion, parsley, thyme, marjoram, salt, and pepper.
  9. Gently toss all ingredients together until evenly combined.
  10. Transfer the stuffing mixture to a greased 4.5-quart baking dish.
  11. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes, or until heated through.
  12. Remove the foil for the last 10-15 minutes of baking to allow the top to become golden and crusty.
  13. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 16

Amount Per Serving
Calories 369.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.8g2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 6.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 96.0g32%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g17%
Sugars 88.8g
Protein 0.8g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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