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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes » Easy Cornbread Stuffing

    Easy Cornbread Stuffing

    Published: Nov 21, 2014 · Modified: Oct 24, 2021 by Lauren Kelly · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This cornbread stuffing is like the traditional side dish, but is delicious, healthy and so simple to make!  You can easily use gluten-free cornbread crumbs if you'd like.

    Close up of cornbread stuffing in a white baking dish and a spoonful of stuffing in a silver spoon in front.

    Hands down, cornbread stuffing is my favorite holiday dish.  I know most people like sausage in their stuffing, but not me.  

    Growing up, my mother always made one stuffing with sausage and one without.  And the best part was that most people liked sausage so I could eat that whole darn bowl almost by myself.

    In my opinion, cornbread stuffing is the ultimate comfort food and dare I say the best part of Thanksgiving. There, I said it.

    Why You Should Make This Cornbread Stuffing

    Basically this recipe is pretty simple.  You can make it even easier by using a store bought cornbread.  

    It probably won't be as healthy, but man it's hard to make 10 dishes on a holiday.  I am all about simplifying so go ahead if you need to.  

    There is no judgement (and there are no calories) on Thanksgiving!

    This can be prepared ahead of time. You can make the cornbread the day before and then mix everything together in a baking dish, cover with aluminum foil and place in the refrigerator until you are ready to cook.

    I personally love to make my Pumpkin Cornbread for this stuffing because it gives it a wonderful pumpkin twist.

    Overhead picture of cornbread stuffing in white baking dish with a large steel spoon inside.

    Recipe FAQ's and Expert Tips

    Does the cornbread need to be stale for this recipe?

    Yes, it really is important that the cornbread is stale or at least slightly stale in order to prevent the stuffing from being too soggy. You can simply just leave the cornbread uncovered, on the counter for a few days to harden a bit.

    Can we add sausage to this stuffing?

    Yes, you can cook 1 pound of whatever kind of sausage you like (chicken, turkey, sweet, spicy), cut into pieces and add to stuffing when you add the cornbread.

    Can I freeze leftover cornbread stuffing?

    I bet you can freeze small portions of this cornbread stuffing, although I haven't tried it myself because we never have leftovers! I would worry that it might get a little soggy when it defrosts.

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    This Easy Cornbread Stuffing is healthier than traditional stuffing and delicious!

    Easy Cornbread Stuffing

    This Cornbread Stuffing is healthier than the traditional, simple to make and delicious!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: meatless, Side Dish, vegetarian
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 253kcal
    Author: Lauren Kelly

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 large celery stalks diced
    • 1 medium onion diced
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon dried sage
    • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
    • ½ cup fresh parsley chopped
    • 2-3 cups vegetable broth
    • 6 cups of cornbread crumbs either homemade or from a store, stale bread is best
    • 3 tablespoons dried cranberries

    Instructions

    • Grease a casserole dish and set aside.
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Place olive oil, celery, onion, garlic, salt, rosemary and sage in medium skillet over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes until fragrant and softened.
    • Add 2 cups vegetable broth and stir. Add parsley, stir and continue to cook until liquid evaporates.
    • Add stale cornbread crumbs and stir to combine. The mixture should be moist but not soggy. You can add more vegetable broth if you need to.
    • Pour cornbread mixture into prepared casserole dish.
    • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
    • If you like a crispy top (like me) take off the aluminum foil for the last 10 minutes of baking.
    • Top with dried cranberries and serve immediately.

    Notes

    You can buy cornbread from a bakery or grocery store or make it yourself. Either works perfectly in this recipe.
    You can leave the uncovered cornbread (whether homemade or store bought) for a few days on the counter to become stale.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1192mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 295IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. Kristyn

      October 06, 2021 at 7:37 pm

      5 stars
      I didn't like stuffing growing up, but now, it's a must-have!! Love the addition of cranberries. They add a nice, chewy texture.

      Reply
    2. Trang

      October 06, 2021 at 2:55 pm

      5 stars
      I love the additional of cranberries. I've never added them in until I used this recipe and it's so delicious!

      Reply
    3. katerina @ diethood.com

      October 06, 2021 at 2:46 pm

      5 stars
      Oh wow! This Cornbread Stuffing looks incredibly delicious! I can't wait to try it!

      Reply
    4. katerina @ diethood.com

      September 15, 2021 at 1:06 pm

      5 stars
      This Cornbread Stuffing looks incredibly delicious!! I can't wait to try it!

      Reply
    5. Kara

      September 15, 2021 at 12:13 pm

      5 stars
      I only had 3 cups of leftover cornbread, so I cut the recipe in half. It was the perfect amount for us. I took the foil off for the last few minutes like you suggested, and the crunchy top was my favorite part. I love the tangy sweetness the craisins add!

      Reply
    6. Krystle

      September 15, 2021 at 11:34 am

      We love this recipe and making it every thanksgiving. Turns out perfect every time.

      Reply
    7. Megan @ MegUnprocessed

      November 10, 2016 at 12:03 am

      Looks really easy, healthy, and delicious!

      Reply
    8. Catherine

      October 30, 2015 at 3:07 am

      Dear Lauren, your cornbread looks and sounds wonderful! I love the idea of using cornbread. xo, Catherine

      Reply
    9. Cyndi @ My Kitchen Craze

      November 25, 2014 at 5:54 am

      I love stuffing! It is my favorite things about thanksgiving. I also never knew how good homemade stuffing was until I made it last year. This cornbread stuffing looks out of this world! Yum!!

      Reply
    10. Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens

      November 23, 2014 at 9:05 pm

      Stuffing (of pretty much any kind!) is one of my absolute favorite holiday dishes, too! I love how simple and easy your version is, and that you include shortcut and gluten-free options! Looks so delicious - definitely pinning! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! 😀

      Reply
    11. [email protected]+Inspiration+Kitchen

      November 22, 2014 at 11:07 pm

      I love stuffing Lauren! I've never tried cornbread stuffing before, so I have to try this!

      Reply
    12. Kelly @ Mostly Homemade Mom

      November 22, 2014 at 1:51 am

      Oh man, I love stuffing - this one looks yummy!

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      • lauren.kelly

        November 22, 2014 at 1:55 am

        Thank you Kelly! I do too!

        Reply
    13. Beverley

      November 21, 2014 at 9:46 am

      thank you thank you so much for this recipe. full of flavours and I love cooking with corn bread (I make my own) xoxo Happy Thanksgiving Lauren

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      • lauren.kelly

        November 21, 2014 at 12:37 pm

        Thank you so much Beverley! happy Thanksgiving to you too! XO

        Reply

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