Bon Appetit/November 2004

Andouille Cornbread Dressing

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
10 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound andouille sausage links, quartered lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces (about 3 cups) 8 cups chopped onions (about 2-3/4 pounds), divided
5 cups chopped celery (about 10 stalks with leaves), divided 3 cups mixed chopped red, yellow, and/or green bell peppers, divided 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 large eggs 1/2 cup (or more) low-salt chicken broth
Green Onion-Jalapeno Cornbread (see recipe) 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted



1 Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage and saute until browned, about 6 minutes. Add 6 cups onions, 4 cups celery, and 2 cups bell peppers; saute until vegetables are brown, about 20 minutes. Add remaining onions, celery, and bell peppers, then thyme and cayenne; saute until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
2 Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish. Whisk eggs and 1/2 cup broth in medium bowl. Crumble cornbread into very large bowl. Crumble cornbread into very large bowl. Add vegetable and egg-broth mixtures: toss. Mix in more broth by 1/4 cupfuls if dressing is dry. Transfer dressing to prepared dish. Dizzle with butter.
3 Bake dressing uncovered until golden brown and slightly crisp on top, about 45 minutes.

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