Best 18 Traditional Cornbread Stuffing Recipes

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When it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, a savory and flavorful cornbread stuffing takes center stage as a classic side dish. This traditional dish combines the sweet, slightly grainy texture of cornbread with aromatic herbs, savory seasonings, and a moist, tender interior. Whether you prefer a simple, classic stuffing or one with additional ingredients like sausage, apples, or dried fruits, this article will guide you through the steps of creating a delectable cornbread stuffing that will be the highlight of your Thanksgiving feast.

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CORNBREAD STUFFING



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At least 10 of us women made this old-fashioned dressing to feed over 1,500 people at our church's fall festival. Everyone thought it was wonderful. It's the best dressing I've ever made. -Patty Kierce, Weir, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup water
1 large onion, chopped
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 loaf (1-1/2 pounds) bread, toasted and cubed
6 cups cubed cornbread, toasted
5 large eggs, lightly beaten
5 large hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the water, onions, celery, parsley, butter and nutmeg. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until vegetables are tender. Combine the bread, cornbread, beaten eggs, hard-boiled eggs, chicken, broth and onion mixture. , Divide into two 13x9-in. baking dishes coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

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ULTIMATE CORNBREAD STUFFING



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Your grandma ain't got no shake on this! Join the click! I know...poppy seeds?! It does, however, make for a visually-stunning dish! You can make this easy stuffing up to four hours ahead; just cover and refrigerate until it's time to bake (just add about ten minutes to the baking time). Add toasted pecan pieces, dried sweet cranberries, or golden raisins for a twist!

Provided by LADYMHARRIS

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Cornbread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (8.5 ounce) packages corn muffin mix
⅔ cup heavy cream
2 eggs
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 strips bacon, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
1 ½ cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a small square baking dish or spray it with cooking spray.
  • Mix together the muffin mix, cream, eggs, sugar, oil, vanilla, and poppy seeds to make a batter.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and the top springs back when pressed lightly, 15 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool completely; cut into small squares and transfer to a bowl.
  • Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Add the peppers and onions to the skillet; cook and stir until the vegetables are tender. Remove from heat and add to bowl with cornbread squares; season with marjoram, pour in the chicken broth; mix. Spoon mixture into the prepared baking dish; cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until heated through, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.3 calories, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 96.4 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 637.9 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

CORNBREAD DRESSING



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg
1 loaf crusty French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
1 stick unsalted butter
4 stalks celery, finely diced (leaves included)
2 carrots, finely diced
1 large onion, diced
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground sage
1/8 teaspoon turmeric (optional)
Kosher salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • The day before making the stuffing, bake the cornbread: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Melt 2 tablespoons shortening in a 9-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Meanwhile, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, milk and egg until combined. Slowly incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry, stirring until combined. Melt the remaining 1/4 cup shortening in the microwave and add to the batter, stirring constantly. Pour the batter into the hot skillet, smoothing the surface with a rubber spatula. Bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Let the cornbread cool in the skillet, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
  • Spread the cornbread and French bread cubes on 2 baking sheets and let dry at room temperature, uncovered, until totally crisp, about 24 hours. Transfer to a large bowl and toss to mix them up a bit.
  • Make the stuffing: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Melt the butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the celery, carrots and onion and cook until the onion is almost translucent, about 6 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and add the rosemary, thyme, sage and turmeric. Gradually ladle the broth mixture into the bowl with the bread, tossing gently. Taste as you go and add salt carefully. If the mixture is not moist enough, add a bit more chicken broth. Stir in the parsley.
  • Transfer the mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

CORNBREAD STUFFING



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"My grandma made homemade cornbread every night for dinner, so this stuffing is a nod to her tradition. I eat so much of it!"

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings (plus extra herb butter)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the baking dish
3 tablespoons minced fresh sage
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
For the stuffing:
2 large onions, finely diced
3 celery stalks, finely diced
9 cups cubed cornbread (homemade or store-bought)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • Make the herb butter: Mix the butter with the sage, thyme, parsley, rosemary, tablespoons salt and 2 teaspoons pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
  • Make the stuffing: Melt 1/2 cup of the herb butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and celery and saute, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degree F. Combine the cooked onions and celery with the cornbread, egg, chicken broth, milk and 3/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Place in a buttered 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes; remove the foil and bake until golden brown, about 20 more minutes.

OLD-FASHIONED CORNBREAD STUFFING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups crumbled cornbread
1 cup toasted croutons; use sourdough day old bread
2 tablespoons crumbled sage
1 teaspoon chopped thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt/cayenne pepper
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped red pepper
1 cup chopped celery
1 egg
1 teaspoon flour, optional
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup chopped shiitakes
1 cup pecans
1 cup cranberries
Raisins, optional
Dash ground cardamom
Dash curry powder
Dash cumin powder
Dash turmeric powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 355 degrees F. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Put mixed ingredients in a 9- by 4-inch loaf pan. Bake for 45 minutes.

WORLD'S BEST CORNBREAD STUFFING



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Provided by George Duran

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 hot Italian sausages
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped carrot
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 bunch fresh sage, leaves chopped
4 large corn muffins
3 large eggs
1/2 cup, chicken stock, plus more if needed
Nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Remove the casings from the sausages. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add the sausage meat. Cook, breaking up the meat into small pieces, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel lined plate and set aside to cool while you cook the vegetables. Wipe out any excess fat from the pan with paper towels.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, celery, and onion. Season with salt and pepper and add the sage. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool a bit.
  • Crumble the corn muffins into a large bowl. Put in the cooled sausage and vegetables. Add the eggs and 1/4 cup chicken stock. Using your hands, mix well adding more stock if the stuffing is too dry. Spray a 2-quart oven-proof baking dish with cooking spray. Put the stuffing into the dish and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the top is browned and crispy.

GRANDMA'S CORN BREAD DRESSING



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My grandmother often made this for my family at holidays and also just with good homemade meals. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have!

Provided by Amy

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Cornbread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package dry corn bread mix
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup chopped celery
1 small onion
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons dried sage
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare the dry corn bread mix according to package directions. Cool and crumble.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and saute the celery and onion until soft.
  • In a large bowl, combine the celery, onions, 3 cups crumbled corn bread, eggs, chicken stock, sage and salt and pepper to taste; mix well.
  • Place into prepared dish and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.8 calories, Carbohydrate 52.8 g, Cholesterol 75.8 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1582.3 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

DELUXE CORNBREAD STUFFING



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When my husband and I were newlyweds and far from family, we invited friends over for a traditional Thanksgiving feast. I searched for stuffing recipes and combined the best aspects of several to create this one. Everyone liked it, and I still make it for holidays. -Pamela Rickman, Valdosta, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 cups crumbled cornbread
2 cups white bread cubes, toasted
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound bulk pork sausage
2 tablespoons butter
2 large tart apples, diced
1 cup diced celery
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1-3/4 to 2-1/4 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the bread, pecans and seasonings; set aside. Crumble sausage into a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet; cook over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. , Add butter to drippings; saute the apples, celery and onion until tender. Add to bread mixture; stir in sausage and enough broth to moisten. , Spoon mixture into cast-iron skillet; cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake just until set, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 780mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CORNBREAD DRESSING



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This is my favorite Cornbread Dressing I use for special holidays. I make my own white bread using my bread machine and my own Skillet Cornbread to use in this recipe. If you prepare the bread ahead of time, you can freeze them until ready to use. I really like this dressing. It is easy to do and has a great flavor. I like to add fresh mushrooms to the mix. Happy Holidays!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Christmas

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups chopped onions
2 cups chopped celery
1/2 cup butter
4 cups finely crumbled toasted bread (I use homemade)
4 cups finely crumbled cornbread (see recipe I posted for Skillet Cornbread)
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black black pepper
1 tablespoon dried sage
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
turkey broth (from simmering turkey giblets with 3 1/2 cups water for 45 minutes. You can use unused portion to ma)
4 large eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet; add the onions and celery and saute until tender.
  • Combine toasted bread and cornbread in a large bowl and mix.
  • Add onions and celery plus their cooking liquid, the salt, pepper, sage, and poultry seasoning and mix throughly.
  • Using a bulb baster, add just enough turkey giblet broth to make a very moist mixture, then stir in the eggs and scrape the dressing into a large greased baking pan or dish.
  • Bake in 400 degree F oven until dressing is nicely browned, about 30-40 minutes.

CORNBREAD STUFFING



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This cornbread stuffing is a classic stuffing with liver meat, onions, celery, and sage. It's perfect for Thanksgiving dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, finely diced
3 stalks celery, finely diced
1/3 cup diced liver (chicken or turkey)
6 cups coarsely crumbled cornbread
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage (or 1 teaspoon dried)
3 cups hot reduced-sodium chicken broth
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons butter, plus more for dish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add liver; cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, about 4 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine onion mixture, cornbread, and sage.
  • Pour broth over mixture; stir just until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a buttered 1 1/2-quart shallow baking dish.
  • Dot with butter. Bake until golden brown on top and crisp around edges, 40 to 45 minutes.

CORNBREAD STUFFING SOUTHERN STYLE



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Onions, celery, green pepper and garlic sauteed in butter and boiled with chicken broth make the savory stock that cornbread is added to, creating this stuffing sensation.

Provided by Kathleen Burton

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Cornbread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 (8.5 ounce) packages dry corn muffin mix
1 (8 ounce) can cream-style corn
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup milk
½ cup butter
1 onion, finely chopped
2 celery, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl combine muffin mix, corn, eggs, yogurt and milk; stir just until moistened. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and saute onion, celery, green pepper and garlic. When onions are tender stir in thyme, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, cayenne and broth. Bring to a boil and then remove from heat.
  • Crumble the cornbread and stir into broth mixture; mix well. Add more broth or more bread, as necessary, to achieve desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 64.1 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 1399 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

TRADITIONAL CORNBREAD STUFFING



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Toasted cornbread cubes are mixed with butter-sauteed veggies and seasoned lightly. You can use this to stuff a turkey as-is, or put into an oven-safe dish and bake until a golden brown crust is formed. Serve immediately.

Provided by Semichee

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Cornbread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups cubed butternut squash
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 carrots, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 small leek, finely sliced
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh sage
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, or more as needed
1 (1 pound) package cornbread stuffing mix
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place butternut squash on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Roast squash in the preheated oven until tender, 25 to 30 minutes, turning once using a metal spatula. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large, deep saute pan over medium-high heat. Saute carrots, onion, celery, leek, and garlic in the hot oil until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add roasted butternut squash, sage, butter, and thyme and continue to saute until vegetables are tender, 3 to 4 minutes more.
  • Stir chicken broth into the pan until well mixed with vegetables. Add cornbread stuffing and mix. Add additional chicken broth if necessary and mix until desired consistency is reached. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside and let cool, 10 to 15 minutes. Mix in apple.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 9.9 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 917 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

CORNBREAD STUFFING



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h45m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) melted unsalted butter, plus extra for baking pan
1 cup yellow cornmeal
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
Extra-virgin olive oil, for cooking
1 large onion, finely diced
3 ribs celery, finely diced
Kosher salt
3 cloves garlic, smashed and finely diced
1 pound fresh chorizo
10 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
3 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves chopped
3 to 4 cups chicken stock

Steps:

  • For the cornbread: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8-inch cast-iron skillet or an 8-inch square baking pan.
  • Combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  • Combine the milk, honey, vanilla, eggs and butter in another mixing bowl and whisk to thoroughly combine. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour the wet ingredients into the well. Mix gently to combine. When the mixture has just come together, transfer it to the prepared skillet or baking pan. Bake until golden around the edges and a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool before cutting or wrapping in plastic wrap. Allow to sit, wrapped at room temperature, 1 to 2 days.
  • For the cornbread stuffing: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cut the cornbread into 1-inch cubes and place in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Coat a large saute pan over medium heat with olive oil, then add the onions and celery. Sprinkle with salt and cook the vegetables until they start to become soft and are very aromatic, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the chorizo and cook until it browns, about 7 minutes. Sprinkle in the sage and rosemary and remove from the heat.
  • Toss the chorizo mixture in the bowl with the cornbread cubes. Add the chicken stock and knead with your hands until the cornbread is very moist and wet. Taste to check for seasoning and season with salt, if needed (it does). Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch ovenproof serving dish.
  • Roast until the stuffing is hot all the way through and crusty on top, about 30 minutes. Serve.

TRADITIONAL CORNBREAD DRESSING



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Same deal every year. Dressing that everyone loves. They dare me to deviate! It worked for my Grandma and my mom... My girls have this recipe in their hope chests!

Provided by Fauve

Categories     Poultry

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
6 cups cornbread, crumbled (approximately)
2 -4 cups herb stuffing mix
1 teaspoon sage
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth (not the condensed variety)
2 eggs, beaten
2 eggs, boiled (then chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450*.
  • Lightly grease a 13x9x2 inch baking dish.
  • Melt butter in skillet; saute celery and onion till tender, about 3 minutes.
  • In large mixing bowl, combine cornbread, stuffing mix, celery and onions, sage and black pepper.
  • Stir broth and beaten eggs into cornbread mixture; blend well.
  • Stir in chopped boiled eggs.
  • Pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.8, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 98.8, Sodium 636.5, Carbohydrate 1.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1, Protein 6.2

CORNBREAD STUFFING RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: unsalted butter, yellow cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, kosher salt, buttermilk, corn kernel, honey, large eggs, cornbread mix, white bread, unsalted butter, onion, garlic, celery, fennel head, salt, green apples, ground nutmeg, Italian sausage, fresh parsley, fresh sage, chicken broth

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Sides

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup corn kernel
¼ cup honey
2 large eggs
1 box cornbread mix, optional if you do not want to do Tia's cornbread, prepared according to box instructions, and cut into cubes.
4 cups white bread, we used an Italian loaf, cubed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 stalks celery, diced
½ head fennel head, diced
salt, to taste
2 green apples, peeled and diced
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 lb Italian sausage, casing removed
¼ cup fresh parsley, minced
2 tablespoons fresh sage
3 cups chicken broth, or chicken stock

Steps:

  • First, make Tia's Cornbread at least one day before serving the stuffing.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Generously grease a 9-inch (23 cm) baking pan with 1 tablespoon of butter.
  • In a small bowl, mix the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, buttermilk, corn, honey and eggs. Using a rubber spatula, add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes. Let cool for at least 1 hour, then cut into 1-inch cubes for the stuffing.
  • For the stuffing, start by cutting the cornbread into cubes.
  • Spread 4 cups of white bread cubes and 4 cups of the cornbread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet and leave out overnight to dry out.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 13x9x2-inch (33x23x2 cm) baking dish with butter and set aside.
  • Transfer the bread cubes to a large bowl.
  • In a large sauté pan set over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add the onion, garlic, celery, fennel and sprinkle with the salt and cook until the vegetables are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the mixture to the bowl of bread and mix.
  • In the same sauté pan, add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and let brown for 30 seconds. Add the apples and nutmeg and sauté until the apples are tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the apples to the bread bowl and mix.
  • Add the sausage to the pan and cook, breaking it up as it browns, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Transfer the sausage to the bread bowl and mix.
  • Mix in the parsley and sage.
  • Transfer the bread mixture to the buttered baking dish.
  • Pour the chicken stock around the edges of the baking dish.
  • Put the baking dish on the middle oven rack and bake at 400°F (200°C), uncovered for 40 minutes, until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 745 calories, Carbohydrate 76 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 26 grams

TRADITIONAL CORNBREAD DRESSING



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Old fashioned bread of my grandmother. This recipe is traditional US and passes from generation to generation in my family.

Provided by Mariah

Categories     Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
3 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons bacon drippings, melted or 2 tablespoons butter, can be substituted
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter or 2 margarine
12 slices day-old stale bread, crumbled
2 1/4 cups turkey broth or 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning (can be a mixture of sage, thyme, margarine, rosemary)
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine first 4 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; add 2 eggs, buttermilk, and bacon drippings, mixing well.
  • Place a well greased 10- inch cast iron skillet in a 450ºF oven for 4 minutes or until hot. Remove from oven; spoon batter into pan. Bake at 450ºF for 35 minutes or until browned ( this makes a version of what is called cornbread in the USA). Cool; crumble cornbread into a large bowl.
  • Sauté celery and onion in butter until tender. Combine cornbread, sautéed vegetables, and remaining ingredients, mixing well; Spoon into a lightly greased 13x9x 2 inch baking pan. Bake at 450º F for 25 to 30 minutes.

SIMPLE CORNBREAD STUFFING



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This is a family recipe (more method than recipe) for no frills, yummy cornbread stuffing from my grandma, who was a great cook. Take care to not put too much liquid in the dressing, but enough that it is moist. You can always add more liquid, but you can't take it out!

Provided by Sidney Street woman

Categories     Grains

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 casseroles, 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 loaves day-old white bread
1 cornbread, baked
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup oil
3 stalks celery
1 onion
salt and pepper
2 -3 tablespoons dried sage
1 quart chicken broth
2 eggs
2 tablespoons dried parsley or 1/4 cup fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Tear up bread into shreds or bite sized pieces and leave out to dry for a couple of hours while you make the cornbread and chop the onion and celery. Bake the cornbread (I often make a 9x13 pan the night before and we have some of it for dinner, saving the rest for the stuffing.) Put the bread into a very large bowl and crumble cornbread over the bread cubes. Sprinkle with sage, a little salt, and pepper, add parsley.
  • Saute' the onion and celery in butter or oil until translucent. Mix this with 2 cups of the chicken broth, and whisk in the 2 eggs. Pour the sauteed vegetables, broth, and egg mixture over the "two breads" mixture and mix gently with your hands. Add more broth as needed until the mixture is well moistened, but not soggy. Taste for salt and sage amounts and add more if needed.
  • Spoon stuffing into one very large or two medium greased casserole pan(s) or into the turkey cavity and bake until done (30-40 minutes) at whatever temperature you have everything else in the oven baking. Usually 350 is the best - watch that it doesn't dry out. You have to be flexible on Thanksgiving or whenever your oven is being used for other things!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.9, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 55.6, Sodium 844.7, Carbohydrate 40.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.2, Protein 8.8

EASY CORNBREAD-BROWN BUTTER STUFFING



Easy Cornbread-Brown Butter Stuffing image

For many people, Thanksgiving is one big excuse to eat lots of stuffing. This one is particularly easy to make. Prepare cornbread using any recipe you'd like, then let it sit out until it gets a little stale. Crumble it into large pieces and then sauté with aromatics in deeply browned butter. Be sure to really let the butter brown: that's where much of the flavor is. Drizzle any remaining brown butter over the top of the stuffing once you've transferred it to the baking dish - that will make the top nice and crispy.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, stuffing and dressing, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
9 cups stale cornbread, crumbled into large chunks
1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions
2 large eggs
1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage or rosemary
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon chile powder
Black pepper, as needed
Turkey or chicken stock (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Cook, undisturbed, until the foam subsides and the butter is a deep brown and smells nutty. Transfer immediately to a heatproof liquid measuring cup or bowl.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cornbread, scallions, 3 tablespoons butter, eggs, sage, salt, chili powder and black pepper. If the mixture looks dry, add a little stock or water.
  • Spoon the stuffing into a 1 1/2 quart gratin dish. Drizzle the remaining butter over the stuffing. (At this point you can wrap well with plastic wrap and refrigerate it overnight.)
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees and bake until crisp and browned on top, about 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 513, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 72 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 1083 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right cornbread. For the best stuffing, use a slightly dry cornbread that's a few days old. This will help the stuffing hold its shape and prevent it from becoming too soggy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. Celery, onion, and carrots are classic stuffing vegetables, but you can also add other vegetables like mushrooms, zucchini, or bell peppers.
  • Don't overstuff the stuffing. The stuffing should be light and fluffy, so don't pack it too tightly into the turkey or roasting pan.
  • Bake the stuffing until it's golden brown. The stuffing is done when it's golden brown and heated through. A meat thermometer inserted into the center of the stuffing should read 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the stuffing rest before serving. This will help the stuffing set and make it easier to serve.

Conclusion:

Cornbread stuffing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. With its classic combination of cornbread, vegetables, and herbs, cornbread stuffing is sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering.

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