Description
A heartwarming cornbread stuffing infused with savory herbs, perfect for family gatherings or holiday meals.
Ingredients
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- Cornbread (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup mushrooms (cremini or shiitake)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Prepare the Cornbread: Bake cornbread according to your favorite recipe. Let cool and crumble into pieces.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the onions, garlic, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add Mushrooms: Stir in mushrooms and cook until golden and moisture evaporates.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine crumbled cornbread, sautéed mixture, fresh herbs, salt, and pepper. Gradually mix in broth until desired moisture is achieved.
- Bind with Eggs: Add beaten eggs, folding until evenly incorporated.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spread stuffing into a buttered baking dish.
- Bake to Perfection: Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until crispy and golden.
Notes
For extra crunch, top with toasted breadcrumbs. Always taste and adjust seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cornbread, stuffing, savory herbs, vegetarian recipe, holiday meal