Carolina Girl's Cornbread Dressing Stuffing Recipe

This down-home Southern cornbread stuffing recipe is so good, it'll make you wish Thanksgiving was every Sunday! A family favorite, even my aunt requests it with cheeseburgers! Get ready for a taste of pure comfort food – fluffy cornbread, savory sausage, and perfectly seasoned herbs create a Thanksgiving side dish that's unbelievably delicious. Perfect for your holiday feast or any Sunday dinner!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 174.8 kcal
Protein 15g
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Ingredients for Carolina Girl's Cornbread Dressing Stuffing

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How to Make Carolina Girl's Cornbread Dressing Stuffing

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Finely chop 1 medium onion and 2 stalks celery.
  3. In a large skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add 1 pound of sausage (your choice – breakfast sausage, Italian sausage, etc.) to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
  5. In a large bowl, combine 6 cups crumbled cornbread, 1 cup crushed saltine crackers, and 2 cups cubed day-old bread.
  6. Pour the onion and sausage mixture over the bread mixture.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together 4 cups chicken broth and 2 large eggs.
  8. Pour the egg and broth mixture over the bread mixture, stirring gently to combine.
  9. Add 1 (10.75 ounce) can of condensed cream of chicken soup (or your preferred soup). Mix well.
  10. Season generously with poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste (start with 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper, adjusting to your preference).
  11. Pour the stuffing mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  12. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

41 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

20g

Carbs

4g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Carolina Girl's Cornbread Dressing Stuffing?

Carolina Girl's Cornbread Dressing Stuffing takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Carolina Girl's Cornbread Dressing Stuffing?

Carolina Girl's Cornbread Dressing Stuffing has approximately 174.8 calories per serving, with about 15 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 15 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Carolina Girl's Cornbread Dressing Stuffing?

The key ingredients for Carolina Girl's Cornbread Dressing Stuffing are Cornbread, Saltine Crackers, Bread, Diced Onion, Celery, Cream Of Mushroom Soup. See the full list with measurements above.

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