Sausage and Fig Cornbread Stuffing

servings: 8-10

preptime: 30 minutes

cooktime: 40 minutes

difficulty: moderate

Credit: Foodnetwork.com

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 c. dried figs, roughly chopped

  • ¼ c. honey

  • 2 TBsp. fresh lemon juice

  • 2 TBsp. EVOO

  • 2 large white onions, diced

  • 1 TBsp. fresh rosemary, finely chopped

  • ½ lb. turkey sausage (recipe below)

  • 1 pkg. Pamela’s GF Cornbread, prepared a few days ahead of time, torn into pieces (5 c.)

  • Salt & Pepper

  • 2 eggs

  • ½ c. SO Delicious Unsweetened Coconut Creamer (Red Carton)

  • 1 c. chicken broth

Directions:

  1. Grease a 9x13 baking dish with a small amount of olive oil. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Combine the figs, honey and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add 3 cups warm water, cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 20-25 minutes until the figs are soft.

  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and rosemary and saute until translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add the turkey sausage and cook until browned, 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat.

  4. Drain the figs, leaving them in the large bowl. Scrape the sausage mixture into the bowl with the figs and add the 5 c. of cornbread pieces. Season with salt & pepper and mix well until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, coconut creamer and ½ c. chicken broth. Pour over the cornbread mixture and stir to combine. If the mixture is dry, add ¼ c.- ½ c. more broth.

  5. Spoon mixture into greased baking dish and bake for 40-45 mins., or until golden brown and bubbly.

Homemade Turkey Sausage

Credit: Modified from www.40aprons.com/whole30-zuppa-toscana

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. ground turkey

  • 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar

  • 1 tsp. Salt

  • 1 tsp. Pepper

  • 2 tsp. Dried parsley

  • 1 tsp. Garlic powder

  • 1 tsp. Onion powder

  • 1 tsp. Dried sage

  • 1 tsp. Paprika

  • 1/4 tsp. Ground fennel seed

  • 1/4 tsp. Dried oregano

  • 1/4 tsp. Dried thyme

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well until fully incorporated.

  2. Cook over medium heat until browned.