Toasted Pecan, Cider and Cornbread Dressing

Cornbread dressing with crunchy toasted pecans, celery and sweet apple cider, add a different twist to a classic dressing.

Ingredients

• No-stick cooking spray
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
• 2 teaspoons ground sage
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 bag (16 ounces) cornbread stuffing crumbs
• 2 1/2 cups apple cider or apple juice
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 13×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.

2. Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add celery and onion. Cook and stir 7 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

3. Remove from heat. Stir in pecans, sage, salt and pepper.

4. Place stuffing crumbs in large bowl. Add vegetable mixture; mix lightly.

5. Stir in apple cider and butter until well blended.

6. Spoon into prepared baking dish. Bake 45 minutes, or until hot.