Southwestern Cornbread Stuffing Dressing Recipe

Spice up your holiday table with this Southwestern Cornbread Stuffing Dressing! My family's favorite recipe boasts a perfect blend of savory cornbread, vibrant vegetables, and a customizable kick of jalapeño. Feel free to adjust the heat to your liking – omit the jalapeños entirely or use mild green chiles for a milder flavor. This incredibly forgiving recipe is perfect for experimentation; add your favorite corn, beans, or herbs for a truly unique dish. Get ready for a burst of Southwestern flavor in every bite!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 95 mins
Calories 198.1 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
Southwestern Cornbread Stuffing Dressing 11

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Southwestern Cornbread Stuffing Dressing

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Southwestern Cornbread Stuffing Dressing? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Southwestern Cornbread Stuffing Dressing

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 stalks celery, chopped, to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add 1 poblano pepper, seeded and diced, and 1-2 jalapeños, seeded and minced (optional), to the skillet. Cook until onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the cooked vegetables, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, 6 cups cornbread crumbs, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  6. Whisk 2 large eggs in a separate bowl. Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups chicken broth to the egg mixture. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix well to combine.
  7. Generously spray a 9x13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Pour the stuffing mixture into the prepared dish.
  8. Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven.
  9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

23g

Carbs

7g