Excellent Cornbread Stuffing Recipe

This family heirloom recipe is so delicious, even stuffing-haters will gobble it up! Grandma's loving touch shines through in this moist and flavorful cornbread stuffing, perfect for Thanksgiving or any special occasion. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 90 mins

Calories 318.2 kcal

Protein 17g

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Ingredients for Excellent Cornbread Stuffing

1/4 cup butter
1 medium onion
2 cloves garlic
1 green bell pepper
2 stalks celery
carrot
water
breadcrumbs
6 cups crumbled cornbread
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
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1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon sage
1/4 teaspoon thyme
2 cups chicken broth

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How to Make Excellent Cornbread Stuffing

Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), and 2 stalks celery (chopped). Cook until tender-crisp, about 8-10 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked vegetables with 6 cups crumbled cornbread, 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon sage, 1/4 teaspoon thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Gradually whisk in 2 cups of chicken broth, ensuring the mixture is evenly moist but not soggy. Add more broth if needed.
Pour the stuffing mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish or a small roasting pan.
Cover the dish and bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the cover and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

34g

Carbs

13g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Excellent Cornbread Stuffing?

Excellent Cornbread Stuffing takes about 110 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 90 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Excellent Cornbread Stuffing?

Excellent Cornbread Stuffing has approximately 318.2 calories per serving, with about 17 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 20 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Excellent Cornbread Stuffing?

The key ingredients for Excellent Cornbread Stuffing are Butter, Onion, Garlic Clove, Green Pepper, Celery, Carrot. See the full list with measurements above.