Herbed Cornbread Stuffing with Sharp Cheddar
Soft in the middle with a golden, crunchy top, this cheesy cornbread stuffing is loaded with sage, thyme, and sharp cheddar. The whole family goes back for more of this cozy stuffing!
Ingredients
- 1 batch cornbread, cubed
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups chicken bone broth
Instructions
- Dry the cornbread. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Arrange the cornbread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until slightly dried. Increase the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Sauté the veggies. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and celery and cook until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Season. Add the parsley, garlic powder, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
- Layer the dish. Place the dried cornbread cubes in a greased baking dish. Spread the veggie mixture over the cornbread and sprinkle with the cheddar.
- Add the liquid. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and bone broth. Pour evenly over the dish and lightly press the cubes into the liquid.
- Bake. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 to 15 minutes more until golden brown on top.
Notes
Dry the cornbread: Drying the cubes keeps them from turning mushy. Day-old cornbread works even better.
Press gently: Press the cubes into the liquid lightly so you keep lots of texture.
Crunchier top: Leave it uncovered for the full 15 minutes at the end.
Let it rest: Rest for 5 minutes after baking so it sets up and slices nicely.
Make ahead: Assemble the day before and refrigerate. Add 5 to 10 minutes to the covered bake time.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving, Calories: 340kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 17g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 9g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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