Description
A savory Southern-style cornbread stuffing loaded with crispy bacon, aromatic herbs, and tender vegetables. This comforting side dish features a perfect balance of sweet cornbread and smoky bacon flavors with a golden, baked crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups crumbled cornbread
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook bacon in skillet until crispy; remove and drain.
- Sauté onion and celery in bacon drippings until softened.
- Combine crumbled cornbread, cooked bacon, sautéed vegetables, chicken broth, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper in large bowl.
- Transfer to greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake 30-35 minutes until golden brown and heated through.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use day-old cornbread for best texture.
- Adjust broth amount for desired moisture level.
- Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in oven for best results.
- For vegetarian version, omit bacon and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg