Andouille Sausage, Apple, and Pecan Dressing
Andouille Sausage, Apple, and Pecan Dressing might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe makes 18 servings with 516 calories, 15g of protein, and 29g of fat each. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up andouille sausage, onions, granny smith apples, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.
Instructions
Place 1/2 cup butter in a 13X9-inch pan; heat in oven at 425 for 4 minutes.
Combine cornmeal and next 5 ingredients; whisk in 3 eggs and buttermilk.
Pour hot butter into batter, stirring until blended.
Bake at 425 for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool.
Crumble cornbread into a large bowl; stir in breadcrumbs, and set aside.
Melt remaining 1/2 cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add onions and celery, and saut until tender. Stir in sage, and saut 1 more minute.
Brown Andouille sausage in a skillet over medium heat; drain.
Stir vegetables, remaining 4 eggs, chicken broth, and pepper into cornbread mixture.
Add sausage, Granny Smith apples, and pecans into cornbread mixture; pour evenly into 1 lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish and 1 lightly greased 8-inch square baking dish. Cover and chill 8 hours.
Bake, uncovered at 375 for 40 to 45 minutes or until done.
*1 tablespoon dried rubbed sage may be substituted for fresh sage.