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
  • 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

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Saute sausage in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until browned; drain.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add celery and onions, and saute 5 to 6 minutes or until onions are tender. Stir in sage, and saute 1 minute.
  • 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.
  • Bake at 400° for 45 to 55 minutes or until set and golden brown.