Sage Onion Pumpkin Pecan Dressing Recipes

CORNBREAD DRESSING WITH SAGE AND PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200°F. Arrange sage in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until leaves darken, shrink slightly, and feel crisp, about 30 minutes. Let cool completely. Crumble 4 teaspoons' worth of leaves; reserve the rest for another use (stored in an air-tight container at room temperature up to 1 month).
• Increase oven temperature to 350 ̊F. Arrange pecans in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet; toast until fragrant and slightly darkened, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool slightly, then coarsely chop.
• Increase oven temperature to 400°F. Place 3 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet (preferably cast iron); heat in oven until it melts and starts to sizzle, 3 to 4 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, salt, and baking soda to combine. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk and 3 whole eggs. Add to cornmeal mixture, whisking until smooth.
• Carefully remove skillet from oven, swirling to coat bottom and sides. Pour hot butter into batter; whisk to combine. Transfer batter to skillet and bake until set and golden on top, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in pan 5 minutes, then flip out onto a wire rack; let cool completely. Break cornbread into bite-size pieces and spread them evenly on a rimmed baking sheet. Reduce oven temperature to 250°F and bake until dry and crisp, about 30 minutes.
• Increase oven temperature to 325°F. Brush a 3-quart baking dish with butter. Melt 1 stick butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add celery and onions; season with 2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and translucent but not developing any color, about 15 minutes. Stir in crumbled sage; cook 30 seconds. Let cool slightly.
• In a large bowl, combine cornbread and vegetable mixture. Add 5 beaten eggs, stock, and pecans, stirring to combine. Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter and stir into cornbread mixture.
• Transfer mixture to prepared dish; bake 50 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 425°F, continue baking until dressing is set and top is browned, 10 to 12 minutes more. Serve warm, garnished with celery leaves.

SAGE DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to at 350°. Grease a 11x7-in. baking dish; set aside. , In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, celery, onion and mushrooms in oil until meat is no longer pink; drain if necessary. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; add sausage mixture and toss to coat., Transfer mixture to prepared dish. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until lightly browned, 10-15 minutes longer.

PECAN-SAGE DRESSING

Steps:

• Place several slices of bread in electric processor or blender.
• Process until finely crumbled.
• Repeat until all bread is crumbled.
• Sauté onion and celery in butter until tender.
• Place in a large mixing bowl.
• Add crumbs and remaining ingredients; mix well.
• Spoon into well greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
• Bake at 325°F for 40-45 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

PECAN SAUSAGE STUFFING

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a large bowl. In the same skillet, saute onions and celery in butter until tender. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer., Add the bread cubes, apples, pecans, sage, thyme, salt, pepper and onion mixture to the sausage. Stir in enough broth to reach desired moistness. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish (dish will be full). Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned.

ROASTED PUMPKIN WEDGES WITH SAGE

Steps:

• When roasted pumpkin is tender but not completely soft, after 30 minutes, remove from oven. Turn oven to broil.
• Cut pumpkin into 2-inch wedges; poke sage leaves into flesh. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil until wedges are sizzling and sage is crisped, about 6 minutes. Serve drizzled with additional oil, if desired.

TRADITIONAL SAGE DRESSING

Steps:

• Saute the onions and celery in 4 tablespoons butter until soft.
• In a large bowl, toss the dried bread, sage, parsley, salt, and pepper.
• Add the onion mixture along with the remaining melted butter to the bread mixture.
• Beat the egg and add to the mixture.
• Toss until well mixed.
• Add the broth slowly while tossing mixture to moisten thoroughly, making sure to not make the stuffing soupy.
• Stuff the turkey or bake alongside in a greased casserole, in a 325 degree oven for 30 minutes.