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Sausage Southern Cornbread Stuffing

A rich and savory stuffing made with buttery cornbread and seasoned sausage, perfect for holiday gatherings and family dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Holiday, Side Dish
Cuisine Southern
Servings 8 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 loaf Cornbread Use homemade or store-bought
  • 1 lb Browned sausage Use your choice of sausage
  • 1 cup Onions, diced Sauté until soft
  • 1 cup Celery, diced Add to onions in skillet
  • 2 cups Broth Chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp Herbs (sage or thyme) Fresh or dried
  • 1/2 cup Butter For sautéing
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, then add diced onions and celery. Cook until soft (about 5 minutes).
  • In a large bowl, crumble the cornbread and add browned sausage, sautéed vegetables, herbs, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir in enough broth to moisten the mixture.

Cooking

  • Transfer the stuffing into a greased baking dish and bake for 30-40 minutes until the top is crispy and golden.

Serving

  • Serve warm as a side dish.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding more herbs like thyme or rosemary. This dish can be customized with different vegetables or served with gravy or cranberry sauce.
Keyword Comfort Food, cornbread, Sausage, Stuffing, Thanksgiving