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February 19, 2025
Cornbread stuffing with sausage & sage is the side dish I look forward to most every Thanksgiving! Delicious, quick to throw together, and it's a breeze to make ahead and reheat.
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Cornbread Stuffing With Sausage & Sage
Instructions
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In a large pan, cook the sausage over medium-high heat, crumbling it with a spatula, until no longer pink. Place the sausage in a bowl and set aside.
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If the pan is dry, add the oil or butter and let heat. Add the shallots, celery, and a pinch of salt. Cook until the shallot and celery are soft and starting to brown on the edges, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, sage, thyme, and rosemary and cook for another 30 seconds, until everything is nice and fragrant.
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Reduce the heat to medium, and add the cornbread along with the cooked sausage. Gently fold all of the ingredients together, being sure not to crumble the cornbread too much. Add chicken broth about 1/4 cup at a time, until the stuffing is moist (but not soggy)!
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Add the fresh parsley, red pepper flakes, and lots of freshly ground black pepper. Taste, and add more salt if necessary. Serve hot!
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Make the stuffing up to the point where you mix the cornbread and sausage into the veggie-herb mix. Don't add the chicken broth! Let cool to room-temperature, and store the stuffing in an airtight container in the fridge.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the stuffing in a greased 9×13 baking dish. Add the chicken broth, 1/4 cup at a time until the mixture is perfectly moist. Bake for 30 minutes, or until nice and warm. (Check halfway through baking time that the stuffing isn't drying out. Add more chicken broth if necessary). Stir in the parsley, red pepper flakes, pepper, and salt to taste.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Cornbread Base Magic 🍞Use day-old cornbread for the best texture, as slightly dried bread absorbs flavors more effectively and prevents a mushy stuffing.
- Sausage Flavor Bomb 🔪Brown the sausage separately before mixing into the stuffing to develop deep, caramelized flavors and prevent excess moisture.
- Sage Infusion Technique 🌿Toast fresh sage leaves briefly in butter before chopping to intensify their aromatic qualities and release their essential oils.
- Make-Ahead Moisture Trick 🧊When preparing in advance, add extra broth just before reheating to restore the stuffing's original moisture and prevent dryness.
- Textural Contrast Secret 🥄Mix in some crispy microwaved bacon bits for an unexpected crunch that elevates the stuffing's overall texture and flavor profile.
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