Cornbread Dressing with Sausage and Apples

Easy Cornbread Dressing with Sausage Apples and Sage Recipe

Every year we hear the same conversation. Is it called stuffing or is it dressing?  It always makes me giggle the debate continues on and on. The truth is, it really depends on what part of the country in which you find yourself. My Mom and Grandmas, made their "stuffing"  separate from the turkey and we have always called it dressing. They would use a combination of day old bread, biscuits, or cornbread whatever they had handy in their kitchens. It was the perfect dressed-up dish to compliment the moist turkey and gravy we knew was sure to come.

How to Make the Best Cornbread Dressing with Sausage Apples and Sage

• Ingredients you'll need to make homemade Cornbread Dressing with Sausage Apples and Sage: 8 cups cubed sourdough bread, 8 cups cubed cornbread, butter, diced onion, celery, chicken stock, one pound breakfast sausage, Granny Smith apples, fresh sage, one can cream of chicken soup, poultry seasoning, black pepper and large eggs.
• Kitchen tools you'll need: Large bowl, whisk, measuring cups and spoons, apple corer, large skillet, spoon or rubber spatula for stirring, sharp knife, cutting board and 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
• Why add cream of chicken soup? It not only adds flavor but keeps the dressing super moist.
• To save time, the sausage, celery and onion can all be prepared and cooked in advance and put into plastic baggies. Chill them in the fridge until you're ready to assemble the dressing.
• This entire dish can be assembled the night before and baked just before serving. Allow it to sit on the counter for 15-20 minutes to come to room temperature. You may also need to add to the baking time.
• Do you have to add sausage and apples? No, this cornbread dressing recipe can also be prepared without the sausage or apples for a more classic version. No other adjustments needed.  Serve it with a healthy drizzle of gravy, of course.
• Store baked Cornbread Dressing with Sausage Apples and Sage chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in single servings in the microwave.
• You can also reheat in a 325°F oven  with foil on top just until heated through.

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Helpful Kitchen Items: 

• 13 x 9 inch Baking Dish
• Skillet
• Gravy Boat
• Mixing Bowls

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Cornbread Dressing with Sausage and Apples

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time50 mins

Total Time1 hr 10 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cornbread-dressin-sausage-apples-sage, cornbread-dressing-recipes, dressing-recipes, southern-dressing

Servings: 14 servings

Calories: 1004kcal

Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

• 2 ribs celery chopped
• 1 medium onion diced
• ½ cup butter
• 8 cup cubed sourdough bread
• 8 cup cubed cornbread
• 1 lb breakfast sausage cooked & crumbled
• 1 10 ¾ oz can cream of chicken soup
• 2 medium Granny Smith apples peeled cored and cut into chunks
• 2 large eggs beaten
• 2 tablespoon chopped fresh sage OR 1 teaspoon ground sage
• 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning May adjust to taste
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 14.5 oz cans chicken broth

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spritz a 13 x 9 inch baking dish or similar with cooking spray.
• In a stove top pan, saute onions and celery with butter until translucent. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• To a bowl add vegetables, cornbread, bread, sausage, apples, soup, beaten eggs, sage, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. (May add Poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon at a time and adjust to taste)
• Begin to add chicken stock to the ingredients in the bowl. Using a large spoon or spatula, fold the chicken stock through the mixture. If you use less cornbread and bread than I did, you may not need the entire 3 cans of stock. The dressing mixture should be very moist.
• Pour the dressing evenly into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden.

Notes

• You may omit the sausage and apple if preferred, with no other additions needed.
• You may bake this dressing in individual size dishes, if preferred. Smaller portions will take less time to bake. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 1004kcal | Carbohydrates: 147g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 2297mg | Potassium: 580mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 541IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 391mg | Iron: 8mg

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