Make-Ahead Cornbread Dressing

Name: Make-Ahead Cornbread Dressing
Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds); 1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained; 1 cup frozen corn; 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

14 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 medium spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds)
1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
1 cup frozen corn
2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1

Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Place squash in a roasting pan, cut side down; add 1/2 in. of hot water. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 45 minutes. Drain water from pan; turn squash cut side up. Bake 5 minutes longer or until squash is tender.
2

Prepare and bake cornbread mix according to package directions, using an 8-in. square baking dish. Cool to room temperature; crumble bread. Place in an ungreased
3

. Bake at 350° for 8-13 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring twice.
4

In a large skillet, cook onion and celery in butter over medium heat for 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in the sausage, corn, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper; heat through.
5

When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. In a large bowl, combine the sausage mixture, cornbread, squash and walnuts. Stir in broth.
6

Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through.