Sausage and Cornbread Stuffing
This savory cornbread and sausage stuffing is packed with flavor and boasts a wonderfully moist texture. It’s sure to become a staple at your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients for Cornbread Sausage Stuffing
Here’s everything you need to make the most delicious cornbread sausage stuffing ever:
· Pork: Start your cornbread stuffing with a package of ground pork sausage.
· Vegetables: You’ll need two onions, diced, and two cups of diced celery.
· Cornbread: Use a store-bought cornbread mix or try our highly rated homemade recipe.
· Bread crumbs: You can use pre-made bread crumbs or prepare your own.
· Chicken broth: For extra moisture and flavor, add chicken or turkey broth.
· Spices and seasonings: This cornbread sausage stuffing is seasoned simply with poultry seasoning and dried sage.
How to Prepare Cornbread Sausage Stuffing
You’ll find the detailed recipe below, but here’s a quick preview of the process to make this delicious cornbread sausage stuffing:
1. Cook the sausage and vegetables: Brown the sausage in a skillet with onions and celery until the sausage is fully cooked and the onions are soft.
2. Combine the ingredients: Move the sausage mixture into a bowl and stir in the remaining ingredients, mixing well.
3. Bake the stuffing: Pour the mixture into a prepared baking dish, cover with foil, and bake in a preheated oven until the stuffing is set and cooked through.
Can You Prepare Cornbread Sausage Stuffing in Advance?
Yes, you can prepare this stuffing up to two days in advance. Just combine all the ingredients, transfer the mixture to a baking dish, and cover. When ready to bake, follow the directions, but add a few extra minutes to the cooking time to compensate for the colder temperature.
How to Store Cornbread Sausage Stuffing
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. Reheat either in the oven or microwave when you're ready to enjoy it again.
Can You Freeze Cornbread Sausage Stuffing?
Yes, this cornbread sausage stuffing can be frozen for up to two months. To reheat, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and warm it in the microwave or oven before serving.
Community Feedback and Praise for Dinogo
"This recipe is incredible," says LeeAnna Dimoulas. "I make it every Thanksgiving and Christmas. My family can’t get enough of it, and I’m always living on the leftovers — it’s basically a meal in itself!"
"It was super simple and a huge hit," shares Tammy Waltrip. "Everyone loved it! I added a bit more chicken broth than the recipe called for, and it turned out so moist and flavorful."
"I prepped it the night before, covered it, and stored it in the fridge," says Jonathan Fee. "Then on Christmas day, I just popped it in the oven for an hour. It came out perfectly moist."
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
Ingredients List
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1 pound ground pork sausage
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2 cups diced celery
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2 large onions, chopped
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5 cups crumbled cornbread
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5 cups seasoned bread crumbs
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2 ¾ cups chicken broth
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1 ½ teaspoons poultry seasoning
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1 teaspoon dried sage, crushed
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage, celery, and onions, stirring frequently and breaking up the sausage with a spoon, until the sausage is browned and crumbly and the vegetables are softened, about 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
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Transfer the sausage mixture to a large bowl. Add the crumbled cornbread, bread crumbs, chicken broth, poultry seasoning, and sage. Mix everything together thoroughly, then transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish and cover with foil.
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Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the stuffing is set and cooked through.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
441 | Calories |
19g | Fat |
51g | Carbs |
15g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 441 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 19g | 25% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 33% |
Cholesterol 40mg | 13% |
Sodium 1402mg | 61% |
Total Carbohydrate 51g | 19% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 15% |
Total Sugars 7g | |
Protein 15g | 30% |
Vitamin C 4mg | 4% |
Calcium 149mg | 11% |
Iron 4mg | 19% |
Potassium 334mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5