"You Won'T Believe This" Cornbread Stuffing

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A hearty and flavorful cornbread stuffing featuring toasted whole wheat bread cubes, savory onion and celery, and a rich cornmeal base. Perfect as a comforting side dish for holidays or family dinners, this recipe combines rustic texture with warm, savory flavors that appeal to all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 2 loaves coarse grain whole wheat bread
  • oil
  • 2 Tbsp poultry seasoning
  • 4 cans chicken broth
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 cups diced celery
  • 1 stick butter
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Put chicken broth in a heavy saucepan and bring to a simmer.
  2. Pour cornmeal into chicken broth slowly, stirring constantly until thick, about 10 minutes.
  3. Cover and set aside.
  4. In a large skillet, heat oil and sauté diced onion and diced celery until tender.
  5. Add poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper, and cook for another minute.
  6. Cut the stale bread into cubes and place in a large mixing bowl.
  7. Add the sautéed vegetables to the bread cubes and mix well.
  8. Melt butter and pour over the bread mixture, stirring to combine.
  9. Gradually add the prepared cornmeal mixture, mixing thoroughly.
  10. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-40 minutes until golden and heated through.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

701 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5g 10% DV
Total Fat 55.8g 71% DV
Carbs 49.9g 18% DV
Fiber 5.1g 18% DV
Sugar 14.6g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10180.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 361mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 75.5mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 218.8mcg 24% DV
Vitamin C 37.7mg 42% DV
Vitamin D 0.8mcg 4% DV
Calcium 281.5mg 22% DV
Iron 10.9mg 61% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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