Cornbread Stuffing with Andouille, Fennel, and Bell Peppers |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Red peppers and fennel add sweetness and color to this southern-style stuffing. Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds purchased cornbread, cut into 1-inch cubes |
5 tablespoons butter, divided |
12 ounces fully cooked andouille sausages (about 4), halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide pieces |
1 medium fennel bulb, trimmed, cutinto 1/2-inch cubes |
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces |
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme |
1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt plus additional for sprinkling |
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus additional for sprinkling |
2 cups low-salt chicken broth |
1 large egg |
Directions:
1. Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°F. Spread cornbread in single layer on large baking sheet. Bake until dry and lightly browned, 30 to 45 minutes. Let cool. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage pieces; sauté until brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer sausage to large bowl.
3. Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add fennel, onion, and bell pepper; sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper. Sautéuntil onion is golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Add to bowl with sausage.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F. Add cornbread, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper to vegetable-sausage mixture; mix gently. Whisk 2 cups broth and egg in medium bowl. Add broth mixture to cornbread mixture and toss. Transfer mixture to 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
5. Bake stuffing uncovered until crisp on top, about 1 hour. Let stand 15 minutes.
6. Per serving: 286.5 kcal calories, 46.8 % calories from fat, 14.9 g fat, 7.0 g saturated fat, 58.2 mg cholesterol, 31.3 g carbohydrates, 2.6 g dietary fiber, 20.9 g total sugars, 28.7 g net carbohydrates, 8.4 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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