Sage Sausage Cranberry Pecan Cornbread Dressing Recipe
This Sage Sausage Cranberry Pecan Cornbread Dressing is the ultimate holiday side dish! Packed with savory sage sausage, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy pecans, this dressing is bursting with flavor and perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Moist, hearty, and easy to make, it’s sure to become a family favorite on your holiday table!
Servings: 1 Casserole
Calories: 568kcal
Ingredients
- 8 cups Crumbled Cornbread homemade or mix; savory - DO NOT use sweet cornbread
- 2 cups Cubed White Bread
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 cup Celery diced
- 1 Onion diced
- Sage Pork Sausage
- ¾ cup Pecans roughly chopped
- 1 cup Dried Cranberries
- ¾ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper
- 2 teaspoons Poultry Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Ground Sage
- 2 Eggs lightly beaten
- 2 cups Chicken Stock
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Transfer the crumbled cornbread and cubed bread to a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat; add 2 tablespoons of butter and allow to melt. Add the celery and onions and sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Transfer the celery and onions to the mixing bowl with the bread mixture.
- Return the skillet to the stove top and add the pork sausage to the pan. Cook the sage sausage over medium heat until browned, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Transfer the cooked sausage to the mixing bowl with the bread mixture.
- Next, add the dried cranberries, chopped pecans, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, and ground sage to the bowl with the bread mixture then gently mix everything to distribute ingredients evenly.
- In a small bowl, crack the eggs and lightly beat then add to the cornbread dressing mixture.
- Gradually pour in the chicken stock or broth, tossing gently until the mixture is moist but not soggy.
- Transfer the cornbread mixture to a 9x13 baking dish spreading it into an even layer and place into the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Remove from the oven and let the dressing cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy this flavorful holiday side dish with roast turkey, ham, chicken, and other favorite festive sides!
Notes
See the full post for more detailed steps in preparing this cornbread dressing recipe with sausage, cranberries and pecans along with useful tips and answers to most asked questions.
I've also included serving suggestions for wonderful dishes to enjoy in the post.
We hope this recipe brings a little extra warmth and joy to your holiday gatherings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 568kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 1229mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g