Best 9 Best Cornbread Stuffing Recipes

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**Cornbread stuffing: A delectable Southern staple, perfected with 3 tempting recipes**

In the realm of Southern cuisine, cornbread stuffing reigns supreme as an iconic dish that embodies tradition, comfort, and pure culinary delight. With roots deeply ingrained in the region's rich history, this delectable stuffing has evolved into a versatile culinary masterpiece, gracing tables during special occasions and everyday meals alike. Our curated collection of three exceptional cornbread stuffing recipes captures the essence of this Southern treasure, offering a symphony of flavors and textures to tantalize your taste buds.

1. **Classic Cornbread Stuffing**: This timeless recipe showcases the harmonious union of cornbread cubes, savory herbs, diced vegetables, and a touch of Southern charm. Perfectly balanced and brimming with rustic goodness, it's a culinary ode to the essence of cornbread stuffing.

2. **Sausage and Cornbread Stuffing**: Embark on a flavor-packed journey with this rendition, where succulent sausage lends its smoky, savory notes to the cornbread base. A symphony of spices, aromatic herbs, and a hint of heat create a dynamic flavor profile that will leave you craving more.

3. **Apple and Cranberry Cornbread Stuffing**: Experience a delightful twist on tradition with this recipe that introduces a vibrant interplay of sweet and savory flavors. Crisp apples and tart cranberries dance harmoniously with the cornbread, complemented by a subtle hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. This stuffing is a true celebration of autumn's bounty.

Whether you seek a classic rendition or a creative interpretation, our trio of cornbread stuffing recipes promises an unforgettable culinary experience. Prepare to indulge in the comforting embrace of this Southern staple, as it transforms your table into a haven of culinary bliss.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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°.

Nutrition Facts :

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.

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.

BEST CORNBREAD DRESSING



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When folks think of "Thanksgiving" their thoughts often turn to turkey and dressing. This is my version of dressing and my whole family love it.-Kim Kreider, Mount Joy, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 cups water
Turkey giblets
CORNBREAD:
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
DRESSING:
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup butter, cubed
6 cups cubed soft bread (1/2-inch cubes)
2 large eggs, beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and giblets to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine the egg, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Transfer to a greased 9-in. square baking pan. , Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut cornbread into 1/2-in. cubes; set aside. , Strain broth, discarding giblets. Set broth aside; cool slightly. In a large skillet, saute the celery, onion and pecans in butter until vegetables are tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the cornbread, cubed bread, eggs, seasonings and enough reserved broth to reach desired moistness (about 1-1/2 cups). Save remaining broth for another use., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 8-10 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160° and top is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 30g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 651mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

BEST-EVER CORNBREAD-SAUSAGE STUFFING



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Everyone always asks for this stuffing for Thanksgiving.

Provided by punkchic_123

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

Time 9h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8.5 ounce) package corn bread mix
10 slices firm white bread
1 pound bulk spicy pork sausage
2 cups sliced celery
1 large onion, chopped
2 teaspoons dried sage
¼ cup melted butter
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
2 eggs

Steps:

  • The day before you want to make the stuffing, bake the corn bread mix according to package directions, remove it from the pan, cover lightly with a cloth, and leave it to dry overnight. Tear the bread into pieces and leave it out overnight to dry.
  • About 1/2 hour before serving, preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and grease a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
  • Place the sausage into a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the sausage, breaking it up as it cooks, until the meat is browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the celery and onion, and cook until the onion is translucent, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Stir in the sage.
  • Tear up and crumble the corn bread into a large bowl. Break the bread apart into 1/2-inch pieces, and lightly mix it with the corn bread. Pour in the melted butter, stir to combine, and lightly mix in the sausage mixture.
  • Whisk the chicken broth with the eggs, and stir into the corn bread mixture. Place the stuffing into the prepared baking dish, cover with foil, and bake in the preheated oven until the stuffing is cooked through and hot, about 30 minutes. Uncover the dish and return to the oven to bake until the top is lightly browned, about 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 106.9 mg, Fat 28.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 1425.4 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

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

SAVORY CORNBREAD STUFFING



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I find most cornbread to be very sweet. This one is grainy and savory, and the stuffing I make with it is my favorite. This is easily doubled for a larger quantity of stuffing. Bake it in a 3-quart baking dish (it will take about 45 to 50 minutes) or in two 9-inch pans.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     side dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 cup yellow cornmeal, preferably organic stone ground
1/2 cup all purpose flour or whole wheat flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt or buttermilk
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon mild honey
2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (to taste)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, or 1 tablespoon each olive oil and unsalted butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
Salt to taste
4 stalks celery, cut in small dice
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons rubbed sage, or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Freshly ground pepper
A double batch of cornbread (see above), crumbled you can do this in a food processor fitted with the steel blade
1/2 cup milk, or as necessary, for moistening
4 tablespoons unsalted butter if baking separately

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place a 9-inch cast iron skillet, a heavy 2-quart baking dish or a heavy 9-inch square baking pan in the oven while you prepare the batter.
  • Place the cornmeal in a bowl, and sift in the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Stir the mixture with a spoon or whisk to amalgamate. In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, yogurt (or buttermilk), milk and honey. Whisk the cornmeal mixture into the liquid mixture. Do not overwork the batter.
  • Remove the pan from the oven, and add the butter to the pan. Swirl the pan so that the butter melts quickly before it gets too brown, then quickly whisk the butter into the batter. Brush the sides of the pan with any butter remaining in the pan.
  • Quickly scrape all of the batter into the hot pan, and place in the oven. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. It will be quite brown on the edges. Allow the bread to cool in the pan, or serve warm.
  • Heat the olive oil (or oil and butter) over medium heat in a large, heavy, nonstick skillet, and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until it begins to soften, about three minutes, and add 1/2 teaspoon salt and the celery. Cook together for another few minutes, until the onion is tender. Add the garlic, and stir together for 30 seconds to a minute, until fragrant. Transfer to a large bowl, and add the remaining ingredients. Combine well. Taste and adjust salt. Moisten as desired with milk.
  • Stuff the cavity of the turkey, or transfer to a buttered or oiled 2-quart baking dish. Dot with butter. Cover with aluminum foil, and heat through in a 325-degree oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 266, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 332 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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.

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen cornbread. If using frozen cornbread, thaw it completely before using.
  • Do not overcook the cornbread. It should be slightly dry and crumbly, not mushy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor and texture to the stuffing. Some good options include celery, onion, carrots, mushrooms, and bell peppers.
  • Season the stuffing well. Use a combination of herbs, spices, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Moisten the stuffing. This can be done with chicken broth, vegetable broth, or melted butter.
  • Bake the stuffing until it is golden brown and heated through. This will usually take about 30 minutes.

Conclusion:

Cornbread stuffing is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of savory and sweet flavors, it is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a side dish that is both tasty and satisfying, give cornbread stuffing a try. You won't be disappointed!

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