Sweet and Savory Cornbread Stuffing
Cornbread Stuffing with Italian Sausage (gluten-free option)
Amanda Haas
Notes
I love this stuffing. The sweetness of fresh cornbread and dried cranberries is the perfect counter-point to savory Italian sausage and herbs. For a gluten-free version, I use Gluten Free Pantry’s “Yankee Cornbread and Muffin Mix." Just add a bit more stock than you think you need in order to keep it moist while cooking. Finally, a gluten-free stuffing that tastes like the real thing!
Ingredients
- 6 cups crumbled cornbread, regular or gluten-free
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
2/3 lb mild Italian sausage, casings removed
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 tbsp minced fresh herbs, such as rosemary, thyme, and parsley
2-3 cups chicken stock, low-sodium
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Oil or lightly butter a casserole dish or Pyrex pan.
In a large sauté pan over medium heat, heat 1 tsp. of olive oil. Add the sausage and cook until browned, using a spoon to break it up into smaller pieces, about 5-7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, then drain any excess fat from the pan. Return the pan to the heat and add the rest of the olive oil. Saute the onions and celery until soft, about 5-7 minutes. Add the cranberries and herbs and cook for 1 minute. Turn off the heat and stir in the cornbread. Add the chicken broth 1/2 cup at a time until it is very moist but not dripping liquid. Pour into the casserole dish, cover tightly with foil, and bake for 30-45 minutes, or until it is warmed throughout. Serve immediately.
Amanda Haas is a cookbook author, cooking video host, and the founder of One Family One Meal, a website that helps families menu plan, grocery shop, and cook on a budget. Her cookbook, Real Family Food, features delicious family-friendly recipes, as well as simple tips for bringing your family together around the table and a strategy for meal planning, budgeting, and shopping.
Information
- Category
- Side Dishes, Stuffing/dressing
- Cuisine
- North American
- Yield
- 6
- Total Time
- 59 minutes, 59 seconds
