Chorizo-and-Dried Cherry Dressing

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound diced chorizo sausage
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 cups diced celery
• 2 cups diced sweet onions
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh sage
• Cornbread Crumbles
• 3 cups soft, fresh breadcrumbs
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 7 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped dried cherries
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat oven to 400°. Sauté sausage in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until browned; drain.
2. 2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add celery and onions, and sauté 5 to 6 minutes or until onions are tender. Stir in sage, and sauté 1 minute.
3. 3. Stir together Cornbread Crumbles and breadcrumbs in a large bowl. Stir in eggs, next 3 ingredients, sausage, and celery mixture, stirring until blended. Divide cornbread mixture between 1 lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish and 1 lightly greased 8-inch square baking dish.
4. 4. Bake at 400° for 45 to 55 minutes or until set and golden brown.