Green Tex Mex Stuffing
Give your holiday table a zesty twist with this Green Tex Mex Stuffing, a bold and flavorful fusion of classic comfort and Southwestern flair. Loaded with vibrant ingredients like jalapeños, green chilies, sweet corn, and fresh cilantro, this cornbread stuffing brings a spicy kick that's balanced by aromatic cumin, chili powder, and buttery sautéed onions. Infused with vegetable broth for a perfectly moist texture and optionally topped with melty pepper jack cheese, this dish comes together beautifully with just the right crisp in the oven. Perfect as a side for festive feasts or as a standalone casserole, this easy-to-make recipe is a must-try for lovers of Tex-Mex cuisine. Whether you're spicing up Thanksgiving or shaking up your weeknight meals, Green Tex Mex Stuffing delivers bold flavors in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 small jalapeño peppers, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup green chilies, diced (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned, drained)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 5 cups cornbread, cubed and slightly dried
- 1.5 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and jalapeños, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chopped cilantro, green chilies, corn kernels, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring to combine the flavors.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed cornbread with the vegetable mixture from the skillet.
Pour the vegetable broth over the cornbread mixture a little at a time, gently folding everything together until the cornbread is moistened but not soggy.
If using shredded pepper jack cheese, fold it into the mixture or sprinkle it on top for an extra layer of flavor.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and crisp.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired, and enjoy your Green Tex Mex Stuffing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5295 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 183.5 g | 235% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.6 g | 353% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 472 mg | 157% | |
| Sodium | 12388 mg | 539% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 827.7 g | 301% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.9 g | 182% | |
| Total Sugars | 155.5 g | ||
| Protein | 119.8 g | 240% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 2266 mg | 174% | |
| Iron | 36.3 mg | 202% | |
| Potassium | 4251 mg | 90% | |
*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.
