Description
Golden, crumbly cornbread stuffing is a delightful side dish that can elevate any meal. This Pioneer Woman Cornbread Stuffing Recipe features a perfect blend of savory herbs, garlic, and sautéed vegetables, baked to golden perfection. Ideal for holidays or casual dinners, this versatile dish stands out with its unique flavors and textures that effortlessly complement various main courses. Whether served alongside roasted chicken or grilled turkey, this stuffing will surely impress your guests and family alike.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt or buttermilk
- 1 tbsp mild honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 celery stalks, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Fresh herbs (sage, thyme, parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In separate bowls, mix dry ingredients: cornmeal, flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk eggs, yogurt (or buttermilk), milk, and honey.
- Combine both mixtures until just blended; do not overmix.
- Melt butter in a skillet; pour batter and bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown. Let cool and crumble.
- Sauté onion and celery in olive oil until softened; add garlic for one minute.
- Mix crumbled cornbread with sautéed vegetables and herbs in a large bowl.
- Transfer to a buttered baking dish; cover with foil and bake at 325°F for 30 minutes. Remove foil for the last 10 minutes for extra crispness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg