Apricot and Sausage Cornbread Stuffing

Name: Apricot and Sausage Cornbread Stuffing
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 85 min
Ingredients: 0.5 pound bulk pork sausage; 1 cup salted butter, divided; 1 cup coarsely chopped onion; 1 cup coarsely chopped celery; 0.5 cup chopped dried apricots; 1 cup chopped toasted pecans; 0.5 cup chopped fresh parsley; 6 cups crumbled cornbread

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Use a cornbread mix (following the directions on the box) as the base for this apricot and sausage stuffing. As a general rule, you will need 3/4 cup of stuffing for every pound of turkey.

Recipe by maggie

Published on May 22, 2006

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 25 mins

Servings:

20

Yield:

10 cups

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Ingredients

½ pound bulk pork sausage
1 cup salted butter, divided
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 cup coarsely chopped celery
½ cup chopped dried apricots
1 cup chopped toasted pecans
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
6 cups crumbled cornbread

Directions

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and celery; saute until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in apricots and cook for 2 minutes more. Stir in sausage, pecans, and parsley. Remove from heat.
Melt remaining butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
Pour crumbled cornbread into a large mixing bowl; add sausage mixture. Stir in melted butter until stuffing feels moist. Let cool to room temperature before using.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

226	Calories
18g	Fat
13g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 226
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 8g	39%
Cholesterol 40mg	13%
Sodium 319mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 3mg	16%
Calcium 47mg	4%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 173mg	4%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.