Corn and Porcini Mushroom Cornbread Dressing

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup (170g) dried porcini mushrooms
• 2 cups (400ml) boiling water
• 2 cups (500g) frozen corn kernels
• 1 cup (150g) finely chopped yellow onion
• 1 cup (150g) finely chopped celery
• 1/2 cup (100g) finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup (50g) unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) salt
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) black pepper
• 1 cup (125g) cornmeal
• 3/4 cup (180ml) chicken broth
• 1/2 cup (100g) crumbled cornbread

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Cooking Time: 1 hour

Difficulty Level: 2 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a heatproof bowl, soak the porcini mushrooms in the boiling water. Let stand for 30 minutes, or until softened.
2. Drain the mushrooms, reserving the soaking liquid. Chop the mushrooms finely.
3. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and bell pepper and cook until softened about 5 minutes.
4. Add the thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute more.
5. Stir in the corn, porcini mushrooms, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed.
6. Stir in the cornmeal and cook for 1 minute more.
7. Remove from the heat and stir in the cornbread crumbs.
8. Transfer the dressing to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 cup):

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 15mg
• Sodium: 300mg
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Dietary Fiber: 5g
• Sugar: 10g
• Protein: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Warm and comforting
• Savory and flavorful
• Perfect for holiday gatherings
• Pairs well with roasted chicken or turkey

User Comments:

• "This dressing is so delicious and moist! I love the combination of corn and porcini mushrooms."
• "This is the best cornbread dressing I've ever had. It's so easy to make, too."
• "This is a great recipe for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. It's always a hit with my family."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use a good quality cornbread for the best results.
• If you can't find porcini mushrooms, you can substitute other dried mushrooms such as shiitake or oyster mushrooms.
• This dressing can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.