Description
Cornbread and Ham Stuffing with Caramelized Apples and Fennel is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that will warm your heart and fill your home with irresistible aromas. This comforting dish features crumbly cornbread, succulent ham, and the natural sweetness of caramelized apples, all enhanced by aromatic fennel. Perfect for holiday feasts or cozy family gatherings, this stuffing is sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups crumbled cornbread
- 2 cups diced ham
- 1 cup diced fennel bulb
- 1 cup caramelized apples (about 2 medium apples)
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tsp fresh sage, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, crumble the cornbread into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the onion and fennel until soft (about 6 minutes).
- Add caramelized apples, thyme, and sage; cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Combine the sautéed mixture with cornbread and diced ham in the mixing bowl. Pour in chicken broth until moist but not soggy.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg