Description
Elevate your dining experience with the Pioneer Woman Cornbread Stuffing Recipe. This delightful dish features golden, crumbly cornbread infused with aromatic herbs, garlic, and sautéed vegetables. Baked to perfection, it boasts a crispy top while remaining soft and buttery inside. Perfect for any gathering, from festive holidays to casual family dinners, this stuffing stands out with its rich flavors and comforting textures. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to accompany a variety of main dishes, it’s sure to become a staple on your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose or whole wheat flour
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt or buttermilk
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tbsp mild honey
- 2–3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil (or 1 tbsp each olive oil + butter)
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- Salt to taste
- 4 celery stalks, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp rubbed sage (or 2 tbsp fresh)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1½ tsp dried)
- ½ cup chopped parsley
- Black pepper
- Double batch of cornbread, crumbled
- ½ cup milk (more if needed)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (for baking separately)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In one bowl, mix the dry ingredients: cornmeal, flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, yogurt or buttermilk, milk, and honey.
- Combine both mixtures until just blended.
- Melt butter in a skillet and pour in the batter; bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown.
- Sauté onions, celery, and garlic in olive oil until softened.
- In a large bowl, mix crumbled cornbread with sautéed vegetables and herbs; add milk as needed.
- Transfer to a buttered baking dish; cover with foil and bake at 325°F (165°C) for 30 minutes. Uncover for an additional 10 minutes for crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 80mg