Cornbread Chorizo Stuffing
Cornbread Chorizo Stuffing pairs rich, spicy Mexican chorizo with buttery cornbread and sautéed aromatics for a bold, savory bite. Cilantro brightens the mix while a final dusting of cotija adds a tangy, salty finish. Serve it alongside roasted meats or as a festive holiday side when you want big flavor and comforting textures.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cornbread Chorizo Stuffing, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 88 / 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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- 9
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease a baking dish.
- 2
Remove the casings from the chorizo and cook it in a large skillet until crumbly and browned, 7 to 9 minutes. Remove it from the skillet, place it in a large bowl, and set aside.
- 3
Melt the butter in the same skillet. Add the onion and celery and cook until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the cilantro and transfer the mixture to the bowl with the chorizo. Add the cornbread and chicken broth; stir until well combined. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until fully heated through and the stuffing begins to brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve topped with cotija cheese.
- Calories 500.74 kcal High 25%
- Protein 22.34 g Good Source 45%
- Carbohydrate 32.77 g 12%
- Total Fat 32.1 g High 41%
- Saturated Fat 13.59 g High 68%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 216.67 mg High 72%
- Sodium 1659.04 mg High 72%
- Dietary Fiber 2.23 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 6.23 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 107.62 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 4.03 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 245.91 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 116.01 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 5.83 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cornbread Chorizo Stuffing is a Tex Mex side dish recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Celery, Chicken Broth, Cornbread, and Cotija Cheese. Each serving provides about 500.74 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cornbread Chorizo Stuffing?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Cornbread Chorizo Stuffing made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery, Chicken Broth, Cornbread, Cotija Cheese, Diced Onion. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cornbread Chorizo Stuffing?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 500.74 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cornbread Chorizo Stuffing easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Cornbread Chorizo Stuffing healthy?
- Cornbread Chorizo Stuffing has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 500.74 calories and 22.34 g of protein, or 45% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1659.04 mg (72% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.59 g (68% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Corn, Garlic and Onions, 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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