How to Make Cornbread Stuffing Southern Style - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to Thanksgiving, nothing quite beats the comforting and delicious flavors of a traditional Southern-style cornbread stuffing. This recipe is a staple at holiday gatherings across the American South, and for good reason. The rich, savory flavors of the cornbread, combined with classic Southern seasonings, creates a dish that is sure to be a hit at any holiday feast.

There are countless variations of cornbread stuffing, but this recipe embodies the quintessential flavors a...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (8.5 ounce) packages dry corn muffin mix
  • 1 (8 ounce) can cream-style corn
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 celery, finely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 cups chicken broth

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl combine muffin mix, corn, eggs, yogurt and milk; stir just until moistened. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and saute onion, celery, green pepper and garlic. When onions are tender stir in thyme, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, cayenne and broth. Bring to a boil and then remove from heat.
  • Crumble the cornbread and stir into broth mixture; mix well. Add more broth or more bread, as necessary, to achieve desired consistency.
  • Nutrition

    321 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 64mg
    • Sodium: 1399mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 173mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 181mg