Description
Michael Symon’s cornbread stuffing delivers a classic southern comfort dish with rich, savory flavors. Crispy edges, herbs, and sausage create a satisfying side that completes you at holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 cups cornbread (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 large onions (finely diced)
- 3 celery stalks (finely diced)
- 2 sticks (226 g/8 oz) unsalted butter (at room temperature, plus more for baking dish)
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) low-sodium chicken broth
- ¾ cup (180 ml/6 fl oz) whole milk
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
- 3 tbsps minced fresh sage
- 2 tbsps minced fresh thyme
- 2 tbsps minced fresh parsley
- 1 tsp minced fresh rosemary
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Herb Butter Preparation: Thoroughly blend softened butter with sage, thyme, parsley, rosemary, tabasco sauce, and freshly ground black pepper until uniformly incorporated.
- Vegetable Sautéing: Warm half of the herb butter in a medium skillet over medium heat, gently sautéing celery and onions until translucent and tender, approximately 10-15 minutes. Allow the vegetable mixture to cool completely.
- Mixture Creation: In a large mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, cooled sautéed vegetables, lightly beaten egg, chicken stock, whole milk, salt, and pepper. Whisk ingredients until achieving a smooth, homogeneous consistency.
- Baking Preparation: Position oven rack in the center and preheat to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Grease a 9 x 13 inch (23 x 33 centimeter) baking dish and evenly spread the prepared mixture using a spatula.
- Initial Baking Stage: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and cornbread to set.
- Final Baking Stage: Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes until the top turns golden-brown and a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
Notes
- Butter Boost: Blend herbs generously into softened butter for maximum flavor infusion before starting the recipe.
- Vegetable Softening Technique: Sauté celery and onions slowly to develop deep, sweet undertones without burning.
- Moisture Management: Ensure cornbread mixture isn’t too dry or wet by adjusting liquid ratios carefully during mixing.
- Golden Brown Perfection: Watch closely during final 20-minute uncovered baking to achieve crispy, caramelized top without burning.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg