Southwestern Cornbread Stuffing (Dressing)

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 0
Southwestern Cornbread Stuffing (Dressing) that will excite your taste buds
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
2 cups diced onions
2 cups diced celery
1 cup diced and seeded poblano pepper
2 jalapenos , diced and seeded ( optional )
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
2 eggs , lightly beaten
2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth
4 cups finely crumbled toasted bread
4 cups finely crumbled dried cornbread
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried sage ( adjust to taste )
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
395
Sugar
6g
Fat
25g
Southwestern Cornbread Stuffing (Dressing) is a perfect side dish for turkey or chicken dinners and a great addition to a holiday meal spread. The dish is made up of crumbled toasted bread and dried cornbread baked with diced celery, onions, poblano, and jalapenos seasoned with salt, pepper, sage, and poultry seasoning. Southwestern Cornbread Stuffing/Dressing is not only delicious but a hearty and satisfying meal that could quickly become a favorite of family and friends. What's not to love? This meal packs a punch of flavors and could easily be your next comfort food.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C.
2.Melt the butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat.
3.Add the onions, celery, poblano, jalapenos, and cilantro, stirring until the vegetables are softened.
4.Remove from heat and add the lightly beaten eggs and chicken or vegetable broth.
5.In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bread, dried cornbread, salt, pepper, sage, and poultry seasoning.
6.Pour the vegetable and egg mixture over the crumbled bread and stir gently until well combined.
7.Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
8.Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the stuffing (dressing) is golden brown and crispy on top.
9.Remove from oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

PROS

Southwestern cornbread stuffing is a tasty combination of celery, onions, poblano, and jalapenos, giving the dish a spicy kick.

Perfect for Thanksgiving and other holiday meals, this dish can be prepared ahead of time making serving this dish easy and enjoyable.

CONS

The dish is relatively high in calories and fat content and should be served in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It can also be considered a high carb dish due to the bread content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Celery is low in calories and high in fiber and can promote digestive health.
Jalapenos contain capsaicin, which could potentially improve metabolism and immunity.

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