Description
This Cornbread Stuffing is a perfect blend of savory herbs and comforting textures, ideal for a holiday meal or a cozy dinner side dish. Made with cubed day-old cornbread, sautéed vegetables, and seasoned broth, it offers a delicious southern American flavor that’s easy to prepare and satisfying to serve.
Ingredients
Scale
Cornbread Mixture
- 6 cups cubed day-old cornbread
Vegetables & Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Liquid & Binder
- 1¾ cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Prepare cornbread base: Place the cubed day-old cornbread into a large mixing bowl to serve as the stuffing foundation.
- Sauté vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add diced onion and celery, cooking for 5 to 6 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Add seasoning: Stir in the minced garlic, dried sage, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes to blend the flavors well.
- Combine with cornbread: Pour the cooked vegetable and herb mixture over the cubed cornbread, evenly distributing.
- Mix broth and egg: In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken or vegetable broth with the lightly beaten egg until combined.
- Moisten stuffing: Pour the broth and egg mixture over the cornbread and vegetables. Gently toss everything until the cornbread is evenly moistened but not soggy.
- Allow absorption: Let the mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes so the liquid can fully absorb, ensuring a tender stuffing texture.
- Bake covered: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
- Bake uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until the top is golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving. Serve warm as a delightful side dish.
Notes
- Use homemade or store-bought cornbread, but ensure it’s slightly dried out to achieve the best stuffing texture.
- Add cooked sausage, mushrooms, or chopped apples to customize the stuffing according to your preference.
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Day-old bread is essential as fresh bread may become too mushy during soaking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
