Ultimate Cornbread Stuffing

Ultimate Cornbread Stuffing
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    55 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    9

Elevate your holiday table with this unexpectedly delightful cornbread stuffing! Poppy seeds add a unique visual appeal and subtle flavor, making this a memorable side dish. Prepare ahead of time for stress-free entertaining.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    49 g
  • Cholesterol
    96 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    8 g
  • Saturated Fat
    9 g
  • Sodium
    638 mg
  • Sugar
    18 g
  • Fat
    25 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a small square baking dish or spray with cooking spray. (5 minutes)

02

Step

In a large bowl, mix together the corn muffin mix, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, olive oil, vanilla extract, and poppy seeds until well combined. (5 minutes)

03

Step

Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and the top springs back when lightly pressed, about 15 to 20 minutes. (20 minutes)

04

Step

Let the cornbread cool completely. Once cooled, cut it into small squares and transfer them to a large mixing bowl. (10 minutes)

05

Step

Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

06

Step

In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium-high heat until crispy and browned. (8 minutes)

07

Step

Add the chopped green bell pepper and red onion to the skillet with the bacon. Cook and stir until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes. (7 minutes)

08

Step

Remove the skillet from heat and pour the bacon and vegetable mixture into the bowl with the cornbread squares. (2 minutes)

09

Step

Season with dried marjoram. Pour in the chicken broth and mix everything together gently until the cornbread is moistened. (5 minutes)

10

Step

Spoon the cornbread mixture into the prepared baking dish. Cover tightly with aluminum foil. (5 minutes)

11

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 30 minutes. Remove foil for the last 10 minutes of baking for a slightly crispier top. (30 minutes)

For a richer flavor, use unsalted butter instead of olive oil.
Add toasted pecans, dried cranberries, or golden raisins for added texture and sweetness.
The stuffing can be assembled up to 4 hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate until ready to bake. Add about 10 minutes to the baking time if starting from cold.
For a vegetarian option, replace the bacon with sauteed mushrooms.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 3 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Berenice Okuneva

    I was skeptical about the poppy seeds, but they really made this stuffing special! Everyone loved it.

  • Hope Littel

    My family said this was the best stuffing I've ever made! I added cranberries and pecans, and it was a hit.

  • Roman Rau

    Easy to follow and delicious! I'll definitely be making this again.

  • Kaela Stoltenberg

    This recipe is a lifesaver! I made it the day before Thanksgiving and it was perfect.

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