Best 6 Masa Cornbread Stuffing With Chiles Recipes

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Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and delicious food. And what's a Thanksgiving dinner without stuffing? This year, try something different with this unique and flavorful Masa Cornbread Stuffing with Chiles recipe.

This stuffing combines the best of both worlds, with the sweet and savory flavors of cornbread and the spicy kick of chiles. The masa harina, a type of corn flour, gives the stuffing a slightly denser texture than traditional cornbread stuffing, while the chiles add a smoky heat that will warm you up from the inside out. Served alongside other Thanksgiving classics like turkey, mashed potatoes, and green bean casserole, this stuffing is sure to be a hit. And with three different recipes to choose from—mild, medium, and hot—you can customize the heat level to your liking. So whether you're a fan of mild or spicy stuffing, this recipe has something for everyone.

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MASA STUFFING



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This dense and savory stuffing resembles the filling inside a tamale. This recipe makes enough to stuff the Mole-Roasted Turkey with Masa Stuffing and Chile Gravy, or to serve eight people when baked as a side dish.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Dinner     Stuffing/Dressing     Cornmeal     Fall     Hominy/Cornmeal/Masa     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 servings, or enough to fill a 12- to 14-pound turkey, with extra for baking alongside

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 stalks celery with leaves, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
1 onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeño chile with seeds, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
4 cups masa harina (corn tortilla flour)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 tablepoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups Quick Turkey Stock , plus 1/2 cup more if baking all of stuffing outside of turkey
4 large eggs
1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, unthawed

Steps:

  • In medium skillet over moderately high heat, heat oil until hot but not smoking. Add celery, onion, garlic, and jalapeño and sauté until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add oregano and sauté 1 minute more. Transfer vegetables to medium bowl and set aside.
  • In large bowl, whisk together masa, salt, cumin, baking powder, and pepper. In separate large bowl, using electric mixer, beat butter until light and fluffy, about 30 seconds. In 3 additions each, alternately beat in masa mixture and 2 cups stock, beating after each addition until just combined. Add eggs and beat until smooth. Fold in sautéed vegetables and corn.
  • If baking inside turkey: Use immediately to stuff turkey and spread remainder in baking dish as directed in recipe .
  • If baking entire recipe as side dish: Preheat oven to 450°F and butter 3-quart casserole or 9- by 13-inch baking dish. Transfer stuffing to dish and drizzle with 1/2 cup stock. Cover with aluminum foil and bake until heated through, about 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until top is slightly crisp and golden, about 10 minutes longer. Serve immediately.

SPICY CORNBREAD WITH GREEN CHILES



Spicy Cornbread with Green Chiles image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup medium cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup buttermilk
6 tablespoons melted butter or vegetable oil
1 cup corn kernels (from about 2 ears, or best-quality corn)
12 serrano chiles, roasted
1/4 teaspoon cayenne

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Butter a 12-cup muffin pan. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and pepper. Make a well in the center of the mixture and add the egg, buttermilk, oil, corn, chiles and cayenne. Whisking from the center, combine the ingredients into a loose and slightly lumpy batter. Pour the batter into the prepared muffin cups, place a chile stem end upright in the top of each muffin and bake for 15 minutes, or until the muffins begin to pull away from the sides of the pan. Place the pan on a rack to cool for about 10 minutes, and serve warm or at room temperature.

MASA CORNBREAD STUFFING WITH CHILES



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Provided by Rochelle Palermo

Categories     Side     Bake     Sauté     Thanksgiving     High Fiber     Cornmeal     Chile Pepper     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
3 cups chopped white onions
5 garlic cloves, minced
18 ounces fresh Anaheim chiles (about 6 large), seeded, chopped (scant 4 cups)
18 ounces fresh poblano chiles, seeded, chopped (about 3 cups)
4 large fresh jalapeño chiles, seeded (if desired), chopped (about 1 cup)
1 1/2 tablespoons ground New Mexico chiles
1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 13 x 9-inch loaf Masa Cornbread , cut into 1-inch cubes (12 to 13 cups)
6 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 1/3-inch cubes (optional)
4 large eggs
1 cup low-salt chicken broth
Ingredient info: Look for Anaheim chiles (California chiles), poblano chiles (a.k.a. pasillas), and ground New Mexico chiles at some supermarkets and at Latin markets.

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add all chiles; sauté until beginning to soften, 12 to 14 minutes. Stir in ground chiles and next 4 ingredients. Transfer vegetable mixture to bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, then cover and chill.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter 15 x 10 x 2- inch glass baking dish. Stir cilantro into vegetable mixture. Place cornbread cubes in very large bowl; add vegetable mixture and toss gently. Toss in cheese, if using. Whisk eggs and broth in medium bowl, then pour over stuffing and toss gently to moisten. Transfer stuffing to prepared dish. Cover dish with buttered foil, buttered side down.
  • Bake stuffing until heated through, about 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake until top is golden, about 30 minutes longer.

HATCH CHILE CORNBREAD STUFFING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 c milk
8-ounces fresh corn kernels
4-ounces butter, melted
2 eggs, whisked
1 1/2 cups yellow corn meal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
10-ounces grated Monterrey Jack cheese
3-5 Hatch Green chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded, deveined and chopped
4-ounces green onions, chopped
4-ounces celery, chopped
3- ounces dried figs, chopped
1/2 cup pinon nuts
1 cup chicken stock

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a medium-sized bowl stir together milk, corn, butter and eggs.
  • In a large bowl whisk together cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar. Add mixture from the medium-sized bowl to the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Fold in the cheese and chile.
  • Pour into the baking pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden and a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool and tear it into small pieces and allow to dry over night.
  • In a saute pan, saute the onions, celery, figs and pinon nuts until golden brown. Add the corn bread mixture and stock and mix until just combined. Keep warm.

MASA DOUBLE CORNBREAD



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Masa - the base of corn tortillas - is basically cornmeal that has been processed in a way that makes the vitamin content more usable. I use the brand Maseca, which my grocery store stocks next to the flour in a similar size bag for about the same price. Using masa in cornbread gives it a softer texture and a bit of tortilla...

Provided by April McIver

Categories     Other Breads

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c all purpose flour
1 c instant masa (such as maseca)
2-4 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 c milk
1/4 c vegetable oil
1 can(s) whole kernel corn, drained
1 Tbsp butter

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 425. If you're planning to bake your cornbread in a cast iron pan, put the pat of butter in the pan and put it into the oven to heat up. If you're using a regular baking pan, grease the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides.
  • 2. Combine flour, masa, sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
  • 3. In a small bowl, combine eggs, milk and oil.
  • 4. Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients all at once, stirring as little as possible to combine well.
  • 5. Gently fold in corn.
  • 6. Pour into prepared pan, smooth top of batter and bake 25 minutes for a square pan, a bit longer for cast iron, until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

MASA CORNBREAD



Masa Cornbread image

Provided by Rochelle Palermo

Categories     Bread     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     High Fiber     Cornmeal     Buttermilk     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup masa (corn tortilla mix)
2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 2/3 cups buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 1/3 cups yellow cornmeal
1/3 cup unbleached all purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
ingredient info: Masa (also known as masa harina) is available at many supermarkets and at Latin markets.

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 400°F. Spread masa on large rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Transfer masa to medium bowl and cool. Maintain oven temperature.
  • Coat 13 x 9 x 2-inch metal pan with 2 teaspoons oil. Whisk 1/2 cup oil, buttermilk, and eggs in medium bowl. Whisk cooled masa, cornmeal, and next 4 ingredients in large bowl. Stir buttermilk mixture into cornmeal mixture. Transfer batter to pan.
  • Bake cornbread until edges are lightly browned and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Turn out onto rack; cool completely. DO AHEAD: If using bread in stuffing, wrap in foil and store at room temperature at least 1 day and up to 2 days.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher and better the ingredients, the better your stuffing will be. Use fresh corn, bell peppers, and chiles, and make sure your masa harina is fresh and finely ground.
  • Toast your masa harina before using it: Toasting the masa harina will give it a nutty flavor and help it to absorb more liquid. To toast it, spread it out in a thin layer on a baking sheet and bake it at 350°F for about 10 minutes, or until it is golden brown.
  • Don't overmix the stuffing: Overmixing the stuffing will make it dense and dry. Mix it just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the stuffing rest before serving: Letting the stuffing rest before serving will allow the flavors to meld and the stuffing to firm up.

Conclusion:

Masa cornbread stuffing with chiles is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover cornbread, and it is also a delicious vegetarian main course. Whether you are serving it as a side dish or a main course, this stuffing is sure to be a hit.

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