Description
A comforting side dish combining crumbled cornbread with sweet diced apples, savory herbs, and vegetables. This sweet and savory stuffing features a golden, crispy top with a moist, flavorful interior perfect for holiday meals or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cubed cornbread (day-old preferred)
- 2 apples, diced (Granny Smith recommended)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and celery until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- In large bowl, combine cornbread, sautéed vegetables, diced apples, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Gradually add vegetable broth, mixing until moist but not soggy.
- Transfer to greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake 30-35 minutes until golden brown and crispy on top.
- Cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Use day-old cornbread for better texture and absorption.
- Adjust broth quantity based on desired moisture level.
- For crispier top, broil for final 2-3 minutes (watch carefully).
- Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months; thaw in refrigerator before reheating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg