Sausage Cornbread Stuffing

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Use leftover cornbread to make a savory sausage cornbread stuffing that is idea as a side dish or as a main dish. You can also serve with sausage gravy for breakfast!

casserole of sausage cornbread stuffing

Sausage Cornbread Stuffing Recipe

Thanks to the Ohio Pork Council for sponsoring this post. As always, all opinions are my own.

My grandma’s Thanksgiving turkey stuffing is one of the most popular recipes on our site. Thousands of our readers make that each holiday and although you love it, there are two types of stuffing that you also ask for. Cornbread stuffing and sausage stuffing. You can definitely add sausage to our traditional stuffing recipe, but we wanted to create a sausage cornbread stuffing that rivaled traditional stuffing in flavor. This recipe does just that!

Cornbread Dressing or Cornbread Stuffing?

Have you ever wondered if there is a difference between the two? The term stuffing tends to be used when the bread mixture is actually stuffed into another food. The term dressing is used more when the casserole is cooked separately on the side.

Locality also plays a part in the name. From what I understand, the South calls it dressing no matter how it is cooked.

How to Make Cornbread Dressing

  • I use traditional bulk sage breakfast sausage in this recipe. You can use spicy or hot sausage if you’d like.
  • I make homemade cornbread several days before I plan to make the cornbread dressing. Once the cornbread is baked, cut it into cubes and allow them to sit uncovered for about 48 hours so they dry out. You can also bake them in the oven set on a low temperature to dry out the cubes.
  • Eggs? You bet. I like to use eggs in my stuffing because it binds the stuffing together. You can leave the eggs out if you’d like, but you may have to add extra chicken broth.

bowl of sausage cornbread stuffing

Cornbread Stuffing Cooked in Turkey

If you plan to stuff a turkey with this sausage stuffing, be sure not to stuff the turkey until just before you are ready to roast it. Stuff the body and neck cavities loosely and then roast the turkey according to the package directions.

Cornbread Stuffing in a Casserole

If you don’t want to stuff a turkey, bake this stuffing in a greased 3 quart baking dish. Cover the dish during the first 30 minutes of baking, then uncover it for the last 15-20 minutes or until the stuffing looks lightly golden brown on top.

If you find that the mixture seems dry before you bake it, add another ¼ to ½ cup of chicken broth to moisten it more. It’s really a matter of preference.

Make Ahead Cornbread Stuffing

This cornbread stuffing may be prepared one day before baking or stuffing the turkey. Simply store the stuffing covered in the refrigerator overnight.

sausage cornbread stuffing in a casserole

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Other Recipes Using Sausage

Looking for a cute way to serve stuffing? Take a look at these cute platters and dishes!

sausage cornbread stuffing recipe
sausage cornbread stuffing recipe

Sausage Cornbread Stuffing

4.60 from 10 votes
Use leftover cornbread to make a savory sausage cornbread stuffing that is idea as a side dish or as a main dish. You can also serve with sausage gravy for breakfast!
Servings 12
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

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Ingredients
 

  • 8 ounces pork sausage
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 16 ounces dry cornbread cubes
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 large eggs
  • fresh sage for garnishing (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink.
  • Remove the sausage to a paper-towel lined plate to drain.
  • Wipe the skillet with a paper towel to remove any grease.
  • Melt butter in the skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and garlic. Saute for about 10 minutes until the onion has softened and is translucent.
  • Add the sage and poultry seasoning to the butter mixture. Stir well.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cornbread, sausage, butter/onion mixture, chicken broth and eggs.
  • Toss lightly until evenly coated.
  • Spray a 3 quart casserole with cooking spray. Transfer the stuffing mix to the prepared dish and cover with lid or with foil.
  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake covered for 30 minutes and then uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned on top.

Notes

The calories shown are based on the recipe making about 12 cups, with 1 serving being 1 cup. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate.

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 480mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 365IU | Vitamin C: 2.3mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 1.2mg
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Calories 269

Use leftover cornbread to make a savory sausage cornbread stuffing that is idea as a side dish or as a main dish. You can also serve with sausage gravy for breakfast!

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I'm Julie Clark, CEO and recipe developer of Tastes of Lizzy T. With my B.A. in Education and over 30 years of cooking and baking, I want to teach YOU the best of our family recipes.

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Thanks
4 years ago

Wow! Some of you people are snotty , ungrateful. After cubing cornbread you have to ask how much AIR is in the measuring cup, hence the bread is given as a weight for accuracy.

Rebekah
2 years ago

5 stars
We love this! Mine is a little crumbly because I make cornbread with only cornmeal(no flour) to keep it gluten free but we love the taste!

Guiseppi
4 years ago

Thank you! Happy Holidays!!!

Georgia orr
4 years ago

5 stars
I plan to use this recipe for Thanksgiving bird. sounds awesome thanks so much. have a great thanks giving. God Bless. you all

Saroj
4 years ago

Wow ladies I love and enjoy every recipe you send me I follow the instructions and don’t have any problems I’m loving it mwah

Kelly
4 years ago

Is it possible to use the cornbread stuffing bag. I don’t have time to make cornbread too before thanksgiving. Wayyyy too much to do and I am trying to simplify.

sara
4 years ago

Can you put together the day before and refrigerate?
Change cooking time?

Jennifer m johnson
4 years ago

Would Turkey sausage make a difference,or is the one in recipe best?also,when I stir together,how to keep cornbread from crumbling too much,or is that ok?tx,my husband’s family is southern and loves corbread!!!

The fickle pickle
5 years ago

5 stars
9×13 casserole dish and only 2 cups cornbread… Is this correct? Thanks in advance