Description
A golden, crispy-topped stuffing full of savory sausage, buttery cornbread, and aromatic herbs — this Sausage Southern Cornbread Stuffing is what Southern comfort tastes like. Perfectly browned bits of cornbread pair with juicy sausage and a gentle punch from celery and onions, creating a balance of textures and deep flavor in every bite. Whether you’re bringing it to a Thanksgiving table or serving it with a weeknight roast chicken, this hearty, comforting dish is easy to prep ahead and guaranteed to impress. Ideal for easy dinner ideas, Southern sides, or Thanksgiving food ideas.
Ingredients
6 cups crumbled day-old cornbread
1 pound ground sausage
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced yellow onion
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Crumble the day-old cornbread into a large bowl, creating rough chunks.
3. In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Transfer to the bowl with the cornbread.
4. In the same skillet, sauté the celery and onion in 2 tablespoons of butter until soft and fragrant. Add to the bowl.
5. Stir in chopped sage, rosemary, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and chicken broth. Pour over the cornbread mixture and fold gently to combine.
7. Transfer stuffing to the buttered baking dish. Dot the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
9. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best texture, use slightly dry cornbread to prevent mushiness.
Make ahead by assembling the day before and refrigerating unbaked.
Use spicy sausage or red pepper flakes for a heat kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: stuffing recipe, sausage stuffing, cornbread stuffing, Southern comfort food