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Homemade Cornbread Stuffing

A classic, savory, buttery cornbread stuffing made with herbs, aromatics, and golden baked cornbread — the perfect holiday side dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Holiday, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Stuffing Base
  • 6 cups cornbread cubes slightly dried
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
Seasonings
  • 2 tbsp fresh sage chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Liquid Mixture
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 eggs large

Equipment

  • Casserole dish
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Dry cornbread cubes in the oven for 10 minutes.
  3. Sauté onion and celery in butter until softened.
  4. Stir in herbs, salt, and pepper.
  5. Combine cornbread and sautéed mixture in a large bowl.
  6. Whisk broth and eggs together.
  7. Pour over stuffing and fold gently.
  8. Transfer to a greased casserole dish.
  9. Dot top with butter and bake 35–45 minutes.
  10. Serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, add cooked sausage, pecans, or dried cranberries. Can be assembled ahead and baked before serving.