Savory Cornbread Sausage Stuffing Recipe
Want to level up your dressing game? This cornbread based dressing with sausage is so savory and addicting. It’s perfect for family dinner.
Dressing is a classic when it comes to Thanksgiving or Sunday Dinners. While many stuffings and dressings are made with just traditional bread, this savory and delicious recipe combines cornbread and sausage for an irresistible side dish!
How to make cornbread and sausage dressing
Dressing is like the cherry on top for turkey. While many recipes call for a bread and celery base, this recipe is more exciting. By adding a couple more ingredients to that list, you have a flavorful and savory dressing.
Dressing is often served with turkey. However, it’s also great with tons of other meats or simply by itself. I recommend this stuffing with ham, chicken, or pork chops. It’s a wonderful compliment to just about any meat!
Does stuffing go bad?
Stuffing can last for a few days if refrigerated. It will be safe in your refrigerator for a few days, but it’s best to not eat it after more than a week. If you’re wanting to enjoy it much later, freeze it for 3-4 weeks. Properly storing in airtight containers/baggies should keep your stuffing safe. While I love hot stuffing, many love the taste of cold stuffing too!
Is dressing gluten free?
Unfortunately, no. This recipe is not gluten free. The cornbread and French bread contain gluten which makes this a no-go. However, you can make or buy your own gluten free cornbread and French bread. These simple substitutions will be more friendly to those who want to forego gluten. Check out our recipe for gluten free corn muffins here to get an idea of how to make your own!
Are stuffing and dressing the same thing?
Yes and no. The truth is, stuffing and dressing are nearly the same thing. Like identical twins, you can hardly tell them apart. The key difference is in how they’re prepared. Like its name suggests, stuffing is made by being stuffed. Typically it’s cooked inside of a bird, like turkey on Thanksgiving day. Dressing, on the other hand, is prepared on its own, to the side. They taste nearly identical and are essentially the same thing. Both are delicious and worth having!
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) roll sausage, browned and drained
- 4 cups day-old cornbread, cubed
- 4 cups day-old or toasted French bread, cubed
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground sage
- 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
- 2 cups chicken stock
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray a 9×13 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Brown sausage in a medium skillet. Remove sausage to drain.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery to the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring as needed to avoid burning, until softened.
- In a large bowl, stir together sausage, vegetables, cornbread, French bread, and seasonings. Stir until evenly combined.
- Add up to 2 cups of chicken stock to moisten the bread and bring the ingredients together.
- Transfer the casserole dish and distribute evenly. Bake for 30 minutes.
Savory Cornbread and Sausage Dressing
Dressing is a classic when it comes to Thanksgiving or Sunday Dinners. While most stuffings and dressings are made with traditional bread, this savory and delicious recipe combines cornbread and sausage for an irresistible side dish!
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) roll sausage, browned and drained
- 4 cups day-old cornbread, cubed
- 4 cups day-old or toasted French bread, cubed
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground sage
- 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
- 2 cups chicken stock
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Brown sausage in a medium skillet. Remove sausage to drain.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery to the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring as needed to avoid burning, until softened.
- In a large bowl, stir together sausage, vegetables, cornbread, French bread, and seasonings. Stir until evenly combined.
- Add up to 2 cups of chicken stock to moisten the bread and bring the ingredients together.
- Transfer the casserole dish and distribute evenly. Bake for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 577Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 1380mgCarbohydrates: 99gFiber: 3gSugar: 5gProtein: 20g
Please verify this information with your preferred nutrition calculator.
What should I serve with dressing?
Stuffing is a big hit when served with an American Thanksgiving dinner. Because of this, many associate roasted turkey with stuffing/dressing. But, dressing is so good with the things. Try it out with different meals throughout the year! Cornish game hen and ham are particularly good fits for dressing. The flavor of the dressing and texture is a perfect compliment to the meat. Pork chops are another great pairing for this recipe!
Is this dressing recipe dairy free?
That comes down to which cornbread and chicken broths you use! Most cornbread and chicken broths will have some amount of dairy in them. However, for those seeking a dairy-free option, you can definitely opt for cornbread and chicken broth that does not contain dairy.
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Dressing is a soft and salty addition to any meal. This recipe with sausage and cornbread is so satisfying. Try it with different meats for your next family dinner!
