Name: Mushroom-Cornbread Stuffing
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 10 cups cubed cornbread (1/2- to 1-inch pieces); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cups chopped leeks; 2 cups chopped mushrooms; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 3 teaspoons dried; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2-3 cups low-sodium broth; 3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted (see Tip); 0.25 cup cooked diced pancetta; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper

Mushroom-Cornbread Stuffing

This healthy mushroom-and-leek cornbread stuffing recipe is a lightened-up version of the must-have holiday side. Whether you call it stuffing or dressing, you can make this recipe moist or crispy. If you're an extra-moist-stuffing type, bake it covered for the full 50 minutes; if you like some crispy bits on top, follow the recipe as written: bake covered for about 30 minutes, then uncovered for an additional 20 minutes.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

40 mins

Additional Time:

50 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

10 servings

Nutrition Profile:

High Fiber Egg Free

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Ingredients

10 cups cubed cornbread (1/2- to 1-inch pieces)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups chopped leeks
2 cups chopped mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 3 teaspoons dried
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2-3 cups low-sodium broth
3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted (see Tip)
¼ cup cooked diced pancetta
½ teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Spread bread on a large rimmed baking sheet and bake until dry to the touch, about 30 minutes. Let cool. Transfer to a large bowl.
Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees . Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add leeks and mushrooms; cook, stirring often, until just starting to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes more. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add parsley and rosemary and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Scrape the mixture on top of the bread. Melt butter in the pan, scraping up any browned bits, then scrape onto the bread. Add broth to taste, pecans, pancetta and pepper to the bread mixture and stir to combine. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Spray one side of a piece of foil with cooking spray and cover the stuffing, sprayed-side down.
Bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until golden brown, about 20 minutes more.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Toast the bread and store, uncovered at room temperature, for up to 2 days.

Place chopped pecans in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

325	Calories
20g	Fat
31g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 325
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 7g
Added Sugars 4g	8%
Protein 8g	17%
Total Fat 20g	26%
Saturated Fat 5g	27%
Cholesterol 38mg	13%
Vitamin A 589IU	12%
Vitamin C 5mg	5%
Folate 22mcg	5%
Sodium 418mg	18%
Calcium 97mg	7%
Iron 1mg	7%
Magnesium 22mg	5%
Potassium 263mg	6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.