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:
Grease a 9x13 baking dish with a small amount of olive oil. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
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.
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.
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.
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:
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well until fully incorporated.
Cook over medium heat until browned.