How to Make Real Southern Herbed Cornbread Stuffing - A Step-by-Step Guide

Real Southern Herbed Cornbread Stuffing is a classic dish that brings warmth and comfort to any Thanksgiving or holiday table. This recipe has been passed down through generations and is a staple in Southern cooking. The combination of hearty cornbread, savory herbs, and fragrant aromatics creates a decadent and flavorful side dish that pairs perfectly with roast turkey, ham, or other holiday mains.

The secret to this stuffing lies in the homemade cornbread, which is made with a blend...

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Ingredients

  • 18 cups crumbled cornbread
  • 2 cups butter
  • 1 ½ cups finely chopped onion
  • 1 ½ cups finely chopped apple
  • 1 ½ cups finely chopped celery
  • 2 ½ tablespoons ground dried sage
  • 2 ½ tablespoons dried parsley, crushed
  • 2 ½ tablespoons dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1 ½ tablespoons dried thyme, crushed
  • 1 ½ ground dried marjoram
  • 1 ½ tablespoons salt
  • 4 cups turkey broth, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 18 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Place crumbled cornbread into a large bowl.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and saute onion, apple, and celery until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add to crumbled cornbread. Season with sage, parsley, rosemary, thyme, marjoram, and salt. Add turkey broth 1 cup at a time and stir after each addition until stuffing is moist. Adjust turkey broth amount to your liking, less if you like the stuffing a little drier or more of you like it more moist. Place stuffing in a large baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, turning stuffing over every 20 minutes by scraping the bottom of the pan.
  • Nutrition

    364 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 73mg
    • Sodium: 1566mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 116mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 215mg