Creole Cornbread Stuffing

Experience the vibrant flavors of the South with our Savory Creole Cornbread Stuffing. This non-vegetarian dish combines the rich, crumbly texture of cornbread with a medley of aromatic spices and fresh herbs, making it a perfect complement to your holiday turkey or a hearty side dish. With gluten, dairy, and eggs as potential allergens, this Creole-inspired recipe is bursting with savory goodness, featuring a kick of cayenne and the freshness of basil.

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Recipe Collection: Dinner

Serving Size: 20

Cooking Time: 240 minutes

Overview

This Creole Cornbread Stuffing is a flavorful dish packed with spices that bring a unique twist to traditional stuffing. Perfect for stuffing a turkey or serving as a side dish, this recipe combines the rich flavors of cornbread with a medley of spices and herbs, creating a dish that is both hearty and aromatic.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Gluten, Dairy, Eggs

Cuisine

Creole

Ingredients

• 2 Cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 Cups stone ground cornmeal
• 2 Tablespoons baking powder
• 1 Teaspoon salt
• 4 Tablespoons white sugar
• 5 Large eggs, whisked
• 6 Tablespoons butter, melted
• 3 Cups buttermilk
• 2 Tablespoons salt
• 2 Teaspoons white pepper, ground
• 2 Teaspoons black pepper, ground
• 2 Teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 2 Teaspoons onion powder
• 4 Teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 Teaspoons dried thyme
• 6 Tablespoons fresh basil, minced
• 4 Whole bay leaves
• 1 Cup onion, minced
• 1 Cup green onions, minced
• 1 Cup parsley, minced
• 2 Cups red bell pepper, minced
• 2 Whole green chile peppers, minced
• 2 Tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1 Cup butter, melted
• 2 Cups chicken broth
• 1 Tablespoon hot pepper sauce
• 2 Cups evaporated milk
• 7 Large eggs, whisked

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a 13x9-inch pan.
2. In a bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and sugar. Mix well.
3. Whisk together 5 beaten eggs, 6 tablespoons melted butter, and buttermilk. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing just until incorporated. Pour into the prepared pan.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until the top is browned and a toothpick comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
5. For the stuffing, combine 2 tablespoons salt, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, onion powder, oregano, thyme, basil, and bay leaves in a small bowl; set aside.
6. In another bowl, combine minced onions, green onions, parsley, red peppers, chili peppers, and garlic.
7. Melt 1 cup butter in a large frying pan. Add the prepared spice mix and cook for a few minutes. Add the vegetable mixture; gently cook and stir for about 5 minutes without browning. Add chicken broth and hot pepper sauce; stir and cook for 5 more minutes. Crumble the cornbread into the skillet and mix; remove the pan from heat.
8. Whisk 7 eggs and evaporated milk together; pour into the stuffing mixture. Return to low heat and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes. Remove bay leaves. Place stuffing in a bowl; cool before stuffing turkey.

Enjoy this flavorful Creole Cornbread Stuffing as a delightful addition to your holiday meal!