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Nov 8, 2019(updated July 6, 2022)

Cornbread Stuffing Recipe

3.77 from 21 votes
By Dani Spies
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Homemade cornbread stuffing is a delicious Thanksgiving staple.  Made with real, simple, whole food ingredients this recipe is both healthy and easy to make.  I love the sweet bits of cranberries and savory bites of walnuts sprinkled throughout.  You can make this stuffing ahead of time or the same day you plan to serve it!

cornbread stuffing in pan

Picture this; roasted turkey breast served along side some mashed potatoes, festive kale salad, roasted brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce and this easy and healthy cornbread stuffing.  Now that’s a Thanksgiving meal I look forward to eating.  Finish it all off with some mini pumpkin pies and I’ve officially eaten my favorite Thanksgiving meal ever!

I always thought homemade stuffing was difficult to make but that could not be further from the truth.  It’s actually very easy.

corn bread stuffing in pan with fresh herbs

How To Make Healthy Cornbread Stuffing

You have to start out with some homemade cornbread.  This is the recipe I use for my stuffing but you can of course sub in any cornbread recipe you prefer.

You want your cornbread to be a day old and a little stale.  If you are making it fresh, no problem, simply cut the cornbread into 1-inch cubes and bake it in the oven for about 20 minutes.  This will dry them out a bit and they will be ready for their stuffing transformation.

  1. Place the cubed cornbread into a large bowl.  
  2. Melt butter in a a large saute pan and add in onions, celery, salt and pepper.  Sauté veggies for 6-8 minutes or until the veggies are tender and the onions are translucent.  
  3. Stir in sage, thyme rosemary, salt and pepper and mix until well combined.
  4. Pour the veggie mixture over the cornbread cubes.
  5. Add in lightly beaten egg, broth, cranberries and walnuts.
  6. Gently toss everything together until it is well mixed.
  7. Transfer the ingredients into a 9×11 greased baking dish.
  8. Pop in the oven for 30 minutes or until set through the center.
  9. Serve and enjoy!

Is this Cornbread Stuffing Gluten Free?

That all depends on the cornbread recipe that you choose.  In my recipe, I suggest swapping out the whole wheat pastry flour for oat flour to keep things 100% gluten-free.

cornbread stuffing on a white plate

More Clean & Delicious Thanksgiving Sides To Enjoy:

  • Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Apples
  • Mashed Sweet Potatoes
  • Cranberry Sauce
  • Festive Kale Salad

Thanks so much for reading! You can watch the video down below and if you make this recipe I would love for you to give it a ★ rating below.  And be sure to follow me on YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram and FaceBook for more healthy food inspiration!

corn bread stuffing in pan with fresh herbs
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3.77 from 21 votes

Cornbread Stuffing Recipe

This healthy cornbread stuffing can be made ahead of time or the same day you plan to serve it. If you like crispy edges on your stuffing, be sure to bake it for an extra 10-15 minutes!
Course: sides, Thanksgiving sides, vegetarian
Cuisine: American
Author: Dani Spies
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time55 mins
Servings: 9
Calories: 239.74kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 cups cubed cornbread, this recipe cut into 1-inch squares
  • 2 tablespoons pastured butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh sage, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 pastured egg, beaten
  • 1.5 cups low sodium, chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 F.
  • Grease a 9x9 baking dish with butter, olive oil or coconut oil and set aside.
  • Prepare your cornbread. I like to bake my cornbread a day or two in advance so it's a bit dried out.
  • Cut your cornbread into 1-inch cubes and place in a large bowl. If you are baking your cornbread on the same day, place the cubes on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes to help dry them out a a bit.
  • Heat a large sauté pan over a medium high heat and melt the butter.
  • Add in onions, celery, garlic, salt and pepper.  Sauté veggies for 6-8 minutes or until the onions are translucent and the veggies are tender.
  • Add in thyme, sage, and rosemary along with another hit of salt and pepper. Mix until everything is well combined. Shut off the heat and cool to room temperature.
  • Add cooled veggie mixture into the bowl with the cornbread along with the beaten egg, chicken broth, dried cranberries and walnuts.
  • Season with a bit more salt and pepper and gently stir everything together.
  • Carefully transfer into prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes. You want the stuffing to be set through, lightly browned and super fragrant.
  • Serve hot or room temperature and enjoy!

Notes

*If you want to keep this recipe dairy-free, swap the butter for coconut oil or olive oil.
*If you want to keep this recipe vegan or vegetarian, swap the butter for coconut oil or olive oil and swap the chicken broth for veggie broth.
*Herb shortcut: sub 1 teaspoon of poultry seasoning for all the fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 239.74kcal | Carbohydrates: 30.62g | Protein: 5.36g | Fat: 11.45g | Saturated Fat: 3.74g | Cholesterol: 47.68mg | Sodium: 292.2mg | Potassium: 174.95mg | Fiber: 2.22g | Sugar: 11.79g | Vitamin A: 240.97IU | Vitamin C: 1.88mg | Calcium: 76.55mg | Iron: 1.27mg

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About Dani Spies

Dani Spies is the founder and host of Clean & Delicious; a weekly cooking show on YouTube and a healthy eating blog that celebrates real, whole foods! She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness and is loved for her approachable, down to earth style both in and out of the kitchen.

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  1. Stephanie says

    November 27, 2019 at 9:27 pm

    5 stars
    I just made this and omg it’s sooo good! I made this as a pre-thanksgiving dish for my mom and husband to try just in case no one liked it..lol..though how could anyone not as it’s so delicious! More like a desert..Unlike you I took a short cut and picked up a gourmet corn bread from the local Shoprite as my decision to make this was all very last minute..Thanks Dani for sharing this heavenly recipe..Wishing you and yours a very happy turkey day tomorrow!

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