Name: Southern-Style Cornbread Stuffing
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Ingredients: 8 cups day-old cornbread, crumbled; ½ cup unsalted butter; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 4 celery stalks, finely chopped; 2 medium carrots, diced (optional); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp fresh sage (or 1 tsp dried); 1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried); 1 tbsp fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried); 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 3–4 cups chicken or vegetable broth (add gradually); Salt and black pepper to taste

Southern-Style Cornbread Stuffing

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This Southern-Style Cornbread Stuffing is the kind of dish that brings everyone back to the table for seconds. Made with golden cornbread, buttery sautéed vegetables, and fragrant herbs, it bakes up with crisp edges and a tender, flavorful center. Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Sunday dinner, or a family gathering, this timeless recipe delivers comfort, tradition, and unforgettable flavor in every bite.

Author: annareynolds
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Yield: 8–10 1x

Ingredients

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8 cups day-old cornbread, crumbled

½ cup unsalted butter

1 large onion, finely chopped

4 celery stalks, finely chopped

2 medium carrots, diced (optional)

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 tbsp fresh sage (or 1 tsp dried)

1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)

1 tbsp fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

3–4 cups chicken or vegetable broth (add gradually)

Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Crumble cornbread into bite-sized pieces. If too moist, spread on a baking sheet and dry slightly in a low oven.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots. Cook 8–10 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.

Add sage, thyme, and parsley. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

In a large bowl, gently combine cornbread with sautéed vegetables.

Whisk eggs into broth. Slowly pour over cornbread mixture, folding gently until moist but not soggy. Season to taste.

Transfer to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.

Remove foil and bake 15–20 minutes more until golden with crisp edges. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 320
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 6g

Find it online: https://thecomfortspoon.com/southern-style-cornbread-stuffing/