Cornbread stuffing is my favorite holiday side dish — and this is the best recipe I have ever tasted! It was passed down in my family, and there isn’t a holiday that goes by that I don’t make it.
The best part about this cornbread stuffing recipe is how easy it is to make. It only takes about 10 minutes of prep, depending on if you are making your own cornbread or not. Family and friends will rave over it (trust me, mine do).
I grew up eating this recipe, and a couple years ago, I was finally given the holy grail — my Grandmother’s copy of this recipe! I was so excited to have it, and to be able to make it, because it is hands down the best holiday side recipe EVER.
Honestly, I would eat this cornbread stuffing over and over any day of the year! Yum!
What You Need:
- cornbread (or cornbread mix)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups stuffing mix
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salt
- pepper
- 2 cups water
Cornbread Stuffing Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Melt a stick of butter over medium heat.
Once fully melted, add chicken broth and water. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
Let boil then remove from heat. Add stuffing mix.
Crumble the cornbread and add.
Stir well until it is about the consistency of mashed potatoes.
Add to greased or non-stick pan. Bake for 30 minutes, uncovered.
Let cool before serving.
LEFTOVER TIP: This cornbread stuffing is a delicious addition to leftover turkey sandwiches — trust me! I make an extra pan every year, just for this purpose!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 30 minutes
This cornbread stuffing recipe is simple, and delicious! And you don’t have to save it for the holidays — it is something you can enjoy year round. I know I do!
Cornbread Stuffing
Ingredients
Method
- If you did not purchase cornbread, make cornbread according to box directions.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Melt a stick of butter over medium heat.
- Once fully melted, add chicken broth and water. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Let boil then remove from heat. Add stuffing mix.
- Crumble the cornbread and add.
- Stir well until it is about the consistency of mashed potatoes.
- Add to greased or non-stick pan. Bake for 30 minutes, uncovered.
- Let cool before serving.
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