8 cups day-old, gluten-free cornbread cubes (about 1 inch in diameter)
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
Cooking spray or butter
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion, diced
3 medium celery ribs, thinly sliced crosswise
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound mixed fresh mushrooms, such as cremini, shiitake, and oyster, stems removed and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 350°F.
Divide the cubed cornbread onto 2 baking sheets and spread in an even layer. Toast in the oven for 10 minutes. Stir the bread and divide the pecans among the two baking sheets. Bake until the bread is completely dry and the pecans are toasted, about 5 minutes more. Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let cool.
Increase the oven temperature to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
Melt the 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute. Add the mushrooms and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Pour in the wine, and cook until it's mostly reduced. Remove the pan from the heat.
Place the bread, nuts, and mushroom mixture in a large bowl and stir to combine. Stir in the eggs. Slowly pour the broth over the stuffing mixture, stirring as you go, so that the bread is well-coated and moistened.
Transfer the stuffing to the prepared baking dish. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake until the center is just set and the stuffing is golden-brown, about 20 minutes more. Let the stuffing cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes
- Make ahead: The stuffing can be prepared and assembled up to 1 day in advance. Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes prior to baking.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.