Ultimate Cornbread and Sausage Stuffing
Ultimate Cornbread and Sausage Stuffing balances sweet, crumbly cornbread with spicy pork sausage for a rich, aromatic side that’s full of texture. Sage, onion, and celery perfume every bite, while butter and broth keep it moist and comforting. It’s a festive addition to holiday tables or any roast dinner when you want something hearty and crowd-pleasing.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ultimate Cornbread and Sausage Stuffing, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
The day before making the stuffing, bake the corn bread mix as directed on the package, remove it from the pan, cover it loosely with a cloth, and let it dry overnight. Tear the bread into pieces and leave them out overnight to dry.
- 2
About 1/2 hour before serving, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and grease a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
- 3
Place the sausage in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the celery and onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 8 minutes. Stir in the sage.
- 4
Tear and crumble the corn bread into a large bowl. Break the bread into 1/2-inch pieces, and gently mix it with the corn bread. Pour in the melted butter, stir to combine, and gently fold in the sausage mixture.
- 5
Whisk the chicken broth with the eggs, then stir into the corn bread mixture. Transfer the stuffing to the prepared baking dish, cover with foil, and bake in the preheated oven until hot and cooked through, about 30 minutes. Uncover and return to the oven to bake until the top is lightly browned, about 10 more minutes.
- Calories 460.25 kcal High 23%
- Protein 19.99 g Good Source 40%
- Carbohydrate 42.98 g 16%
- Total Fat 22.8 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 9.01 g High 45%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 108.29 mg High 36%
- Sodium 1416.61 mg High 62%
- Dietary Fiber 4.05 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 4.21 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 120.34 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.81 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 504.73 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 87.78 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 2.74 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.52 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Ultimate Cornbread and Sausage Stuffing is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Celery, Chicken Broth, Corn Muffin Mix, and Dried Sage. Each serving provides about 460.25 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ultimate Cornbread and Sausage Stuffing made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery, Chicken Broth, Corn Muffin Mix, Dried Sage, Eggs. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ultimate Cornbread and Sausage Stuffing?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 460.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ultimate Cornbread and Sausage Stuffing easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Ultimate Cornbread and Sausage Stuffing healthy?
- Ultimate Cornbread and Sausage Stuffing has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 460.25 calories and 19.99 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1416.61 mg (62% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.01 g (45% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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