Best 12 Mexican Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing Recipes

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Welcome to the delectable world of Mexican chorizo cornbread stuffing, a dish that takes two beloved comfort foods and harmonizes their flavors into an irresistible symphony of textures and tastes. This tantalizing fusion of Mexican chorizo's smoky, spicy heat with the sweet, nutty essence of cornbread promises an extraordinary culinary experience, perfect for elevating any dinner table or holiday feast. Whether you're a seasoned cook seeking inspiration or a culinary novice eager to explore new horizons, this article will guide you through the art of crafting this exceptional dish, transforming your kitchen into a hub of aromatic delight.

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CHORIZO CORNBREAD STUFFING



Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing image

An easy, no-fuss, make-ahead crumbly stuffing with a kick of heat that the whole family will go crazy for!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup chorizo
2 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, diced
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 stalk celery, diced
2 cups diced jalapeno cornbread, homemade or store-bought
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup chicken stock
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat an 8×8 baking dish with nonstick spray. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add chorizo and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the chorizo as it cooks. Add garlic, onion, carrot and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have browned, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in cornbread, cilantro and chicken stock; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add cornbread mixture to prepared baking dish. Place into oven and bake until heated through and lightly browned on top, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro.

CORNBREAD CHORIZO STUFFING



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Put a twist on your stuffing by adding fresh Mexican chorizo. This is so delicious, you may want to serve it as a main course.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Sausage Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fresh Mexican chorizo
1 tablespoon salted butter
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced celery
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
¼ cup chopped cilantro
2 cups crumbled cornbread
½ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon crumbled cotija cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease a baking dish.
  • Remove casings from the chorizo and cook in a large skillet until crumbly and browned, 7 to 9 minutes. Remove from the skillet, add to a large bowl, and set aside.
  • Melt butter in the same skillet. Add onion and celery and cook until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add cilantro and transfer mixture to the bowl of chorizo. Add cornbread and chicken broth; stir until well incorporated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until thoroughly warmed and stuffing starts to brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve garnished with cotija cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 582.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 107.1 mg, Fat 42.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.7 g, Sodium 1597.6 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

MEXICAN CHORIZO CORNBREAD STUFFING



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This is the stuffing recipe used in my family at Thanksgiving. You can assemble the dressing (up to the baking) up to 2 days ahead; cover and chill. Remove from refrigerator about 3 hours before baking to bring to room temperature.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     Grains

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-10

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 cups cornbread, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
8 ounces chorizo sausage, Mexican-style firm with casings removed
1/2 cup butter
1 medium red onion, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
1/2 cup carrot, minced
6 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, rough chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, rough chopped
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, rough chopped
1 teaspoon fresh sage leaf, rough chopped
1/2 cup fat-skimmed chicken broth
salt & fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Up to 3 days ahead, bake two 8-inch square pans of your favorite recipe or a boxed mix (you will have a little left over); store airtight at room temperature.
  • When ready to make the stuffing, in a large frying pan over medium heat, stir chorizo until crumbly and browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Return pan to medium-high heat and add butter. When melted, add onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Stir until vegetables are lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Add cilantro, thyme, oregano, and sage; stir for about 1 minute. Add chorizo and 1/2 cup chicken broth and stir just until boiling. Remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl, combine cornbread cubes and vegetable-chorizo mixture.
  • Stir until evenly moistened, seasoning to taste with salt and pepper. If mixture is too dry for your liking, moisten with additional chicken broth.
  • Spoon into a 9- by 13-inch baking dish. Cover and bake in a 450° oven for 10 minutes; uncover and continue to bake until top is browned and dressing is heated through, 5 to 10 minutes longer.
  • Serve hot.

CHORIZO AND CORNBREAD STUFFING



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Provided by Aarón Sánchez

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound fresh Mexican chorizo
1 medium white onion, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 cups coarsely crumbled cornbread
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish (optional)
1/2 cup chicken stock (low-sodium store-bought is fine)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Grated cotija cheese, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chorizo, breaking it up with a spoon and stirring occasionally as it cooks, until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the onion, carrot, celery and garlic to the chorizo and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have browned, about 10 minutes. Add the crumbled cornbread and cilantro and gradually pour in enough of the stock so the stuffing is not too dry but at the same time not too wet. Stir gently and well.
  • Butter a small casserole dish. Spread the stuffing in an even layer. Bake until it's heated through and lightly browned on top, about 20 minutes. Serve right away, garnished with the cilantro and cotija, if desired.

CHORIZO AND CORNBREAD STUFFING



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Provided by Aarón Sánchez

Categories     side-dish

Time 13h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 pound Aaron's Chorizo, recipe follows
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
1 medium white onion, finely chopped
2 cups coarsely crumbled cornbread
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish, optional
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock, plus more if needed
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Grated cotija cheese, for garnish, optional
1/2 cup ancho chile powder
1 pound ground beef chuck
1 pound ground pork
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
3 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
2 tablespoons crushed dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
1 teaspoon ground canela (Mexican cinnamon), or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground star anise
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chorizo, breaking it up with a spoon and stirring occasionally as it cooks, until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, carrots, celery and onions to the chorizo and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have browned, about 10 minutes. Add the crumbled cornbread and cilantro. Gradually stir in enough of the stock so the stuffing is not too dry but at the same time not too wet. Stir gently and well.
  • Butter a small casserole dish. Spread the stuffing in an even layer. Bake until it's heated through and lightly browned on top, about 20 minutes. Serve right away, garnished with cilantro and cotija if desired.
  • Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Put the chile powder in a small bowl, pour in the boiling water and stir well to make a paste. Let it cool to room temperature.
  • Put the ground beef and pork in a large bowl. Add the vinegar, salt and garlic and mix well (your hands are the best tools for this job). Sprinkle with the oregano, canela, black pepper, star anise and cloves and mix well. Add the wine and sugar and mix well. Work the ancho chilie paste into the meat with your fingers until it's well incorporated. Cover and refrigerate overnight before you use it.
  • Store in 2-ounce portions in ziptop bags in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.

MEXICAN CORNBREAD STUFFING



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Add a flavor of fiesta to your traditional stuffing. The cornbread base comes together easily with Betty Crocker cornbread & muffin mix, and the recipe uses two kinds of corn for deeply delicious flavor.

Provided by Cheri Liefeld

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pouch (6.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ cornbread & muffin mix
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 egg
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 cups chopped red bell peppers
3 large poblano chiles, seeded, chopped
3 large jalapeño chiles, seeded, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh sage leaves
4 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 cup crushed corn chips
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 eggs
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 can (14.75 oz) cream style sweet corn

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease 8-inch square pan with butter or cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir cornbread ingredients just until blended (batter will be lumpy). Pour into pan. Bake 16 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. Grease 3-quart casserole with butter or cooking spray.
  • Coarsely crumble cornbread onto large cookie sheet. Bake 20 minutes or until slightly dry. Remove cornbread from cookie sheet to large bowl; set aside.
  • In 12-inch skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium-high heat. Add onions, bell peppers, chiles, sage and oregano. Cook about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened. Add vegetable mixture to cornbread crumbs in bowl. Stir in thawed corn, corn chips and cilantro.
  • In medium bowl, beat 3 eggs, the sugar, salt and pepper. Stir in cream corn. Add to vegetable-cornbread mixture; stir until blended. Spoon into casserole.
  • Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 20 minutes longer or until thoroughly heated and top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

MEXICAN CHORIZO CORNBREAD STUFFING



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A ready-made cornbread stuffing mix gets yummy south-of-the-border appeal with Mexican chorizo, onions and garlic.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb. Mexican chorizo, casing removed
1/2 cup chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup water
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Cornbread Stuffing Mix
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Crumble chorizo into medium saucepan; cook on medium-high heat until done, stirring frequently. Remove from pan; drain.
  • Add onions and garlic to pan; cook on medium heat 2 to 3 min. or until onions are crisp-tender. Stir in water; bring to boil. Add stuffing mix, nuts and chorizo; mix well. Cover.
  • Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min. Fluff with fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 650 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 10 g

CORN-BREAD AND CHORIZO STUFFING



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Provided by Lillian Chou

Categories     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Dinner     Stuffing/Dressing     Sausage     Cornmeal     Corn     Fall     Family Reunion     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Skillet corn bread
1/4 pound Spanish chorizo (cured spiced pork sausage), casing removed and sausage chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped (3 cups)
4 celery ribs, coarsely chopped (3 cups)
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F with racks in upper and lower thirds of oven. Butter a 3-quart shallow baking dish.
  • Crumble corn bread into 1/2-inch pieces, spreading out in 1 layer in 2 large 4-sided sheet pans. Bake, stirring occasionally, until dry, about 20 minutes. Cool completely and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, cook chorizo in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Add onions, celery, garlic, oregano, and 1 1/4 teaspoon salt and sauté until vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes. Add to corn bread.
  • Whisk together broth and egg, then pour over stuffing and toss well. Transfer to baking dish and cover tightly with buttered foil. Bake in upper third of oven 1 hour. Remove foil and bake until top is golden, about 15 minutes more.

CORNBREAD CHORIZO STUFFING



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Categories     Pork     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Parade

Yield Makes 16 cups of stuffing, enough for a 20- to 24-pound turkey

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 loaves cornbread, homemade or store-bought
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon dried thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 1/2 pounds chorizo or andouille sausage sausages, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cups chopped red or yellow onions
6 ribs celery, chopped
1 cup dried apricots, halved
1 cup dried cherries
1 cup coarsely chopped pecan halves
1/2 cup defatted chicken broth

Steps:

  • 1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • 2.Cut the cornbread into 1-inch cubes. (You should have about 12 cups.) Place the cubes in a large bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil and the thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Spread the cubes in 1 layer on 2 baking sheets; bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly toasted, shaking the pans occasionally. Cool and return to the bowl.
  • 3.Meanwhile, cook the chorizo in 2 batches in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Using a slotted spoon, remove the chorizo and add to the bowl of cornbread, discarding any fat.
  • 4.Place remaining olive oil and butter in a heavy saucepan. Wilt the onions and celery over medium-low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then stir in the apricots and cherries; cook for 5 to 10 minutes longer. Carefully fold into the cornbread along with the pecans, using a rubber spatula.
  • 5.Slowly drizzle in the broth until the stuffing is moist to your liking. Season with salt and pepper. Cool to room temperature before stuffing the turkey.

CORN & CHORIZO STUFFING RECIPE BY TASTY



Corn & Chorizo Stuffing Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, eggs, buttermilk, milk, honey, unsalted butter, prepared cornbread, hawaiian sweet roll, fresh chorizo, waxy potato, celery, carrot, garlic, medium onion, poultry stock, butter, fresh cilantro, salt, pepper

Provided by Carrie Hildebrand

Categories     Sides

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 cup yellow cornmeal
½ cup all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup milk
1 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and divided
1 prepared cornbread, cut into small cubes
1 pack hawaiian sweet roll, cut into small cubes
1 cup fresh chorizo
1 cup waxy potato, diced small
1 rib celery, diced small
½ cup carrot, diced small
4 cloves garlic, miced
1 medium onion, minced
1 cup poultry stock
4 tablespoons butter
1 bunch fresh cilantro, minced
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • To make the cornbread, place the cornmeal in a large bowl and sift in the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda, and whisk to combine.
  • In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, buttermilk, milk and honey.
  • Whisk the cornmeal mixture into the liquid mixture. Do not overwork the batter.
  • Use a tablespoon of the melted butter to grease a 9" (23 cm) baking pan. Whisk the rest of the melted butter into the batter just until combined. Bake 35-40 mins until tester comes out clean. Set aside to cool.
  • Turn oven down to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a cast iron pan, brown the chorizo until the fat is rendered out. Remove chorizo from pan and set aside. Remove half of the fat from the pan and discard.
  • In the same chorizo pan, add potatoes, onions, carrots, celery, garlic and saute until soft and caramelized.
  • Place the cubed cornbread and Hawaiian rolls on a baking sheet in a single layer. Toast in the oven until golden brown.
  • In a large bowl, mix together chorizo and cooked vegetables. Carefully mix in stock, adding in increments until moist but not wet to avoid mushy stuffing. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Place stuffing in a baking dish and top with a few slices of butter, place in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 calories, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 11 grams

EASY CHORIZO STUFFING



Easy Chorizo Stuffing image

Kick your up stuffing another notch by adding Mexican chorizo. To make it easy, I used prepackaged chorizo found in the refrigerated section of all markets.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Sausage Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh Mexican chorizo
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup diced celery
1 ¼ cups water
¼ cup butter
1 (6 ounce) package dry stuffing mix (such as Stove Top®)

Steps:

  • Remove casings from chorizo. Cook with onions and celery in a large skillet until chorizo is crumbly and browned and onions and celery are softened, 7 to 9 minutes. Remove from the skillet, add to a large bowl, and set aside.
  • Bring water to a boil in the same skillet. Add butter to the boiling water and allow to melt. Pour stuffing mix into the boiling water and remove from heat. Stir and cover with a lid. Allow stuffing to stand for 5 minutes. Fold in chorizo mixture and stir until well combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 73.9 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 1270.7 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

CORN BREAD CHORIZO STUFFING



Corn Bread Chorizo Stuffing image

Provided by Susan Guerrero

Categories     dinner, casseroles, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon oil
1 pound chorizo
1/2 cup butter
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced carrots
4 to 6 serrano chilies, deribbed, seeded and minced
1 sweet red pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped chayote, optional
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup bourbon
8 cups coarsely crumbled corn bread (this is the yield of an 8-by-8 pan)
3 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
3 teaspoons minced fresh sage
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/2 cup chicken or turkey stock, or more
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Heat oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Crumble in chorizo and brown. Drain, set aside.
  • In a large frying pan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, carrots, chilies, sweet pepper and chayote, turn heat to high and sauté for 8 to 10 minutes. Make a well in center with spoon and add garlic, stir until fragrant, but not browned. Deglaze with bourbon for one minute or until liquid evaporates. Put vegetables in a bowl, add corn bread, sausage and herbs. Moisten with stock, season with salt and pepper, stir to combine.
  • Stuff a 10- to 12-pound turkey. Or put in a large casserole and moisten with another 1/2 cup stock, or more, to your liking. Cover, bake 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 266, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 472 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter, as this can make the cornbread tough.
  • Bake the cornbread in a well-greased pan to prevent sticking.
  • Let the cornbread cool slightly before stuffing it, as this will make it easier to handle.
  • If you don't have Mexican chorizo, you can use regular chorizo or ground sausage.
  • Adjust the amount of chopped jalapeño pepper to your desired level of spiciness.
  • Serve the stuffing immediately, or reheat it in a warm oven before serving.

Conclusion:

Mexican chorizo cornbread stuffing is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover cornbread and chorizo, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a new stuffing recipe, give this one a try.

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