Description
This golden, savory Sausage Southern Cornbread Stuffing is the perfect sidekick to any holiday or Sunday dinner spread. With its crispy top and tender, flavorful inside, it’s a crowd-pleaser made from rich cornbread, browned sausage, and aromatic vegetables. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, a holiday side dish, or just a comfort food recipe, this Southern classic brings soul-warming flavor to the table. Ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or even a quick make-ahead dinner, this easy recipe is one you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
1 pound breakfast sausage
1 large onion, finely diced
3 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 cups cubed cornbread
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, beaten
2 1/2 to 3 cups chicken broth
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Transfer to a large bowl, leaving about 1 tablespoon of fat in the pan.
2. Add onion and celery to the skillet and sauté for 8-10 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 more minutes. Transfer to the mixing bowl with the sausage.
3. Add cubed cornbread to the bowl along with parsley, sage, thyme, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Gently toss to combine.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with 2 1/2 cups of chicken broth. Pour over the stuffing mixture. Add melted butter and gently fold together until well moistened. Add more broth if needed.
5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Transfer stuffing to the dish and cover with foil.
6. Bake for 25 minutes covered, then remove foil and bake for another 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy on top.
7. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra parsley or sage.
Notes
Use day-old or oven-dried cornbread to avoid soggy stuffing.
Customize with add-ins like dried cranberries, pecans, or diced apples.
Taste the mixture before baking to adjust seasoning—sausage can vary in saltiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 75mg