Bacon and Jalapeño Cornbread Stuffing
Bacon and Jalapeño Cornbread Stuffing blends smoky bacon with mellow heat from jalapeños, sweet pops of corn, and buttery cornbread for a rich, textured bite. It’s a festive side that brings a touch of spice and sweetness to roasted meats, especially turkey, and fits right in at holiday dinners or hearty weekend gatherings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon and Jalapeño Cornbread Stuffing, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 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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- 30
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan.
- 2
In a bowl, combine cornbread mix, 1 cup milk, and eggs. Mix until well blended; the batter will be lumpy. Pour into the prepared pan.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove and let cool until easy to handle, 15 to 30 minutes. Crumble and set aside in a bowl.
- 4
Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 5
Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons of grease in the pan. Let the bacon cool slightly, about 5 minutes; crumble and set aside.
- 6
Heat the reserved bacon grease over medium-high heat. Cook the onion, bell pepper, and celery in the hot grease until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside.
- 7
Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add corn, cream-style corn, remaining milk, chopped jalapenos, pimentos, sugar, and salt. Cook until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the bacon and sauteed vegetables. Stir in 2 cups crumbled cornbread. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
- 8
Melt the remaining butter and stir it into the remaining 1/2 cup crumbled cornbread; sprinkle over the stuffing mixture.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven until the crumbs are light brown, about 10 minutes. Garnish with sliced jalapenos.
- Calories 329.93 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 7.45 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 37.78 g 14%
- Total Fat 16.75 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 6.0 g High 30%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 67.88 mg High 23%
- Sodium 392.56 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 4.4 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 17.48 g --
- Added Sugars 0.27 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 97.97 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.49 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 327.8 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 65.06 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 5.27 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.46 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Bacon and Jalapeño Cornbread Stuffing is made with 14 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon, Butter, Celery, and Cornbread. Each serving provides about 329.93 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon and Jalapeño Cornbread Stuffing made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Butter, Celery, Cornbread, Cream-Style Corn. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon and Jalapeño Cornbread Stuffing?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 329.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon and Jalapeño Cornbread Stuffing easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Bacon and Jalapeño Cornbread Stuffing healthy?
- Bacon and Jalapeño Cornbread Stuffing has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 329.93 calories and 7.45 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 392.56 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.0 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Corn 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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