Homemade Cornbread Stuffing
This easy Homemade Cornbread Stuffing recipe is perfect for a fall side dish or for a great complement to a turkey. Homemade stuffing is really easy to make and the flavor of cornbread is delicious!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Vegetables and Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Calories: 70kcal
- Stuffing
- 1 ½ cups stale bread cubes or dry stuffing cubes
- Cornbread
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 1 cup 3-4 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ½ - 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Preparing Cornbread
Prepare cornbread 1-2 days ahead
Be sure cornbread is dry, if not, cut into 1 inch cubes and spread on baking sheet
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F
Dry cornbread in oven for 30-45 minutes, toss every 10-12 minutes
Stuffing
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Coat 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat
Add chopped onions and celery to melted butter and cook until soft
Remove from heat
Add seasonings and mix well
Add cornbread and stuffing cubes to very large mixing bowl
Add onion mixture and mix well
Lightly beat eggs and add to cornbread mixture, mix well
Gradually add broth to cornbread mixture and stir with each addition ** see notes
Spread dressing mixture into prepared baking dish
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown
Remove from oven and serve immediately
- Use day-old bread. This will help to create a drier stuffing that won't be soggy.
- Cut the bread into uniform cubes. This will help to ensure that the stuffing cooks evenly.
- Add enough moisture to the stuffing so that it is moist but not soggy. A good rule of thumb is to add 1 cup of liquid for every 4 cups of dry bread cubes.
- Store leftover bread crumbs in an airtight container. Store leftover stuffing in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 2-3 days.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 995mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g