The Best Cornbread Sausage Stuffing Recipe

Hey there, foodies! As the holiday season approaches, there’s nothing more exciting than planning the perfect Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts.

One dish that’s always a must-have on our table is this heavenly Sausage Cornbread Stuffing. Bursting with flavors of sage and love, this Thanksgiving dressing recipe has become a tradition in our home, and I’m thrilled to share it with you all! Welcome to the third recipe in my Must-Have Holiday Side Dishes campaign!

Ingredients:

1 pound ground sausage
1 batch of your favorite cornbread, crumbled (about 8 cups)
1 large onion, finely chopped
6 sliced mushrooms
4 celery stalks, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 cup real butter, melted
2 large eggs, beaten

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish and set aside.

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until it’s no longer pink. Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside.

Using the same skillet, sauté the chopped onions and celery in the sausage drippings until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and the sliced mushrooms and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

On a baking sheet spread out the crumbled or cubed cornbread, and bake in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes to dry out the cornbread.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the dried-out crumbled cornbread, cooked sausage, sautéed onions, celery, mushrooms, and garlic. Add chopped parsley, sage, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt. Mix everything together until well combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken or vegetable broth, melted butter, and beaten eggs.

Gradually pour the liquid mixture over the cornbread mixture, stirring gently to combine. The cornbread should absorb the liquid and become moist but not overly soggy.

Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish. Cover it with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then, uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crispy.

Remove the stuffing from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh sage leaves for a festive touch.

There you have it, the best Cornbread Sausage Stuffing that is a must-have at your Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings! The combination of flavors, from the savory sausage to the aromatic sage, creates a harmonious blend that will have your guests coming back for seconds. This Thanksgiving side dish is not just a recipe; it completes your holiday table.

Serve this stuffing alongside your roast turkey, cranberry sauce, and all your favorite sides. Feel free to save this recipe for your upcoming holiday gatherings and share it on Pinterest! Wishing you all a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving and Christmas season filled with good company, laughter, and, of course, amazing food!