Description
This Cornbread Stuffing recipe is a delicious addition to any holiday meal or a comforting dinner option. Made with a combination of cornbread, white bread, aromatic vegetables, and savory seasonings, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Cornbread:
- 6 cups crumbled cornbread (homemade or store-bought)
White Bread Mixture:
- 1/2 loaf (about 3 cups) day-old white or French bread, cubed
Vegetable Mix:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Liquid and Binder:
- 2 1/2–3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Optional Additions:
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup cooked crumbled sausage or diced apples
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet, melt the butter and sauté onion and celery until softened. Add garlic, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook briefly.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cornbread, bread cubes, and sautéed vegetables. Pour broth and egg mixture over the bread, ensuring it’s moist but not soggy. Add optional ingredients if desired.
- Bake: Transfer the mixture to the baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until golden.
Notes
- For a crispier top, broil the last 2–3 minutes.
- This stuffing can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- Enjoy this dish alongside roasted turkey, chicken, or as a vegetarian side.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg