Spicy Creole Cornbread Stuffing

Experience the vibrant flavors of the South with our Spicy Creole Cornbread Stuffing. This non-vegetarian dish is a perfect blend of savory spices and fresh herbs, making it an ideal stuffing for your holiday turkey. With its rich, buttery texture and a kick of heat, this Creole-inspired recipe is sure to impress your guests. Please note that this dish contains eggs, dairy, and gluten, making it unsuitable for those with related allergies.

Perfect for festive gatherings, this stuffing can also be served as a flavorful side dish. Packed with nutrients, it complements a balanced diet while adding a unique twist to your meals.

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Get ready to elevate your holiday feast with this Spicy Creole Cornbread Stuffing!

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Serving Size: 20

Cooking Time: 240 minutes

Overview

This Creole Cornbread Stuffing is a flavorful and spicy dish perfect for stuffing a turkey. With a blend of spices and fresh herbs, this stuffing brings a taste of Creole cuisine to your holiday table.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Eggs, Dairy, Gluten

Cuisine

Creole

Ingredients

Cornbread

• 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

Stuffing

• 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
• 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 white sugar, then mix well.
3. Whisk together the 5 beaten eggs, melted butter, and buttermilk. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just 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, ground white pepper, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, onion powder, oregano, thyme, fresh basil, and bay leaves in a small bowl. Set aside.
6. In another bowl, combine minced onions, minced green onions, minced parsley, minced red peppers, minced chili peppers, and minced garlic.
7. Melt 1 cup butter in a large frying pan. Add the spice mix and cook for a few minutes. Add the vegetable mixture and cook gently 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 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 and cool before stuffing the turkey.

Enjoy this spicy and flavorful Creole Cornbread Stuffing as a perfect addition to your holiday meal!