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How to Make Creole Cornbread Stuffing - A Step-by-Step Guide

Creole cuisine is known for its bold flavors, diverse influences, and rich history. One classic dish that showcases these aspects is Creole Cornbread Stuffing. This delectable side dish is a staple at many Southern holiday feasts and brings together traditional cornbread, savory spices, and a variety of aromatic vegetables.

Creole Cornbread Stuffing is a perfect blend of French, Spanish, African, and Native American culinary traditions. It reflects the diversity of the region and has ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups stone ground cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons white sugar
  • 5 eggs, beaten
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 3 cups buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground white pepper
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 4 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 6 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1 cup minced onion
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup chopped parsley
  • 2 cups chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 green chile peppers, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
  • 2 cups evaporated milk
  • 7 eggs, beaten

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 4 hrs
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 10 cups

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 13x9-inch pan.
  • Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and sugar, and mix well.
  • Whisk together 5 eggs, 6 tablespoons melted butter, and buttermilk. Add egg mixture to flour ingredients, mixing just until incorporated. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is browned and a toothpick comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
  • To make the stuffing: In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons salt with white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, onion powder, oregano, thyme, basil, and bay leaves; set aside.
  • In another bowl, combine minced onions, green onions, parsley, red peppers, chili peppers, and garlic.
  • Melt 1 cup butter in a large frying pan. Add prepared spice mix and cook for a few minutes. Add vegetable mixture; gently cook and stir for about 5 minutes without browning. Add stock and Tabasco: stir and cook 5 minutes more. Crumble cornbread into the skillet and mix; remove pan from heat.
  • Whisk 7 eggs and evaporated milk together; pour into stuffing mixture. Return to low heat and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes. Remove bay leaves. Place stuffing in a bowl; cool before stuffing turkey.

    • Nutrition

    323 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 154mg
    • Sodium: 1281mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 38mg
    • Calcium: 237mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 335mg

    Categories

    Savory recipes
    Southern recipes
    Comfort recipes
    Thanksgiving recipes
    Creole recipes