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Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing
Spice up your meal with this tasty Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing! Sweet cornbread, spicy chorizo and crunchy pecans combine to create the perfect side dish.
Prep Time
10
minutes
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Cook Time
35
minutes
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Total Time
45
minutes
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Course:
Side Dish
Servings:
6
servings
Author:
Lisa Johnson
Ingredients
½
pound
bulk chorizo {mild or spicy}
1
cup
chopped yellow onions
1
cup
sliced celery
3
large cloves
fresh garlic, minced
1 ½
teaspoons
dried thyme
7
cups
cubed cornbread
1
cup
chicken broth
Instructions
Bake the Cornbread ahead of time, allow it to cool then cut it into cubes. Place the cubes on a baking sheet and allow to dry out overnight.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter a 2 quart baking dish, set aside.
Heat oil in a large skillet. Add the chorizo and cook until almost cooked through.
Add the onions and celery, stir and cook until they start to soften, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the garlic, pecans, and thyme. Stir and cook for one minute.
Pour the mixture into a large bowl. Add the cornbread cubes and chicken stock, gently stir to combine.
Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish, cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes to heat through.