Country Cornbread Stuffing
Elevate your holiday table with this hearty and flavorful Country Cornbread Stuffing, a Southern-inspired classic that’s sure to steal the spotlight. This recipe combines golden, toasted cornbread cubes with sautéed onions, celery, and fragrant herbs like sage and thyme for a deliciously savory flavor profile. A rich mixture of chicken or vegetable broth, butter, and eggs binds everything together, creating a perfectly moist stuffing with a golden, slightly crispy top. Ready in just over an hour, this crowd-pleaser pairs beautifully with roasted turkey, glazed ham, or any main dish that warms your heart. Ideal for Thanksgiving or any comfort food-filled gathering, this rustic stuffing is the ultimate combination of cozy textures and bold, homestyle flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups cornbread
- 1 cup butter
- 1 large yellow onion
- 4 stalks celery
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons sage
- 2 teaspoons thyme
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
Cut the cornbread into 1-inch cubes and spread them out on a baking sheet. Toast them in the oven for 10-15 minutes until lightly crisp. Set aside to cool.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Dice the onion and celery, then sauté them in the skillet for 5-7 minutes until softened. Mince the garlic and add it to the skillet, cooking for an additional minute.
Chop the fresh parsley, and measure out the sage and thyme. Stir these herbs into the vegetable mixture, then remove the skillet from the heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted cornbread cubes with the cooked vegetable and herb mixture. Toss until evenly combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken or vegetable broth, eggs, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture over the cornbread and stir gently until the ingredients are evenly moistened.
Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish, pressing it down lightly to ensure an even layer.
Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Remove the stuffing from the oven and let it sit for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 265.9 g | 341% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.2 g | 596% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 30.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1176 mg | 392% | |
| Sodium | 9793 mg | 426% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 333.5 g | 121% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.7 g | ||
| Protein | 70.3 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.9 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 1801 mg | 139% | |
| Iron | 27.3 mg | 152% | |
| Potassium | 2232 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
