How to Make Cornbread and Sausage Stuffing - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thanksgiving is a time for cherished family traditions, and for many, that means indulging in a spread of delicious, homemade dishes. One staple that graces the holiday table year after year is stuffing - a hearty, savory dish that perfectly complements the star of the show, the turkey. While there are countless variations of this classic side dish, one that stands out for its rich flavors and satisfying texture is cornbread and sausage stuffing.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package corn bread mix
  • 1 pound sausage, cooked and drained
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¾ cup chopped onion
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons ground sage
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup vegetable broth

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 day
  • Total Time: 1 day 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 12 cups

  • One to two days ahead, make one pan of cornbread according to the box instructions. Let this sit out overnight and get a firm (almost hard) crust.
  • Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble, drain and set aside.
  • In a skillet, cook onion and celery in butter until soft. Remove from heat, allow to cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine crumbled cornbread, sausage, onions and celery. Add sage, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix well.
  • In 1/4 cup increments, add chicken or vegetable broth to stuffing mixture. Toss gently until evenly moist. Loosely stuff in fowl or casserole dish and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes or until heated to 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    141 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 467mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 63mg