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Cornbread Stuffing with Sausage Recipe Easy for Busy Weeknights

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A comforting, hearty, and fast cornbread stuffing with sausage that comes together in under an hour, perfect for busy weeknights. This one-pan dish balances savory sausage with sweet cornbread and is flexible for various substitutions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box cornbread mix (about 8.5 oz / 240g)
  • 1 pound ground sausage (mild or spicy)
  • 1 medium onion (about 150g), diced
  • 2 stalks celery (about 100g), chopped finely
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1¼ cups chicken broth (300ml)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup butter (57g), melted
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste (start with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper)
  • Optional: 1-2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley, thyme), chopped
  • Optional: ½ cup dried cranberries or chopped apples

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Crumble the cornbread mix into large chunks and set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Remove excess fat if desired, leaving a little for flavor.
  3. Add diced onion, celery, and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until veggies are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together chicken broth, melted butter, eggs, and poultry seasoning until combined.
  5. Add the crumbled cornbread and the sausage-veggie mixture to the bowl with the wet ingredients. Stir gently until everything is evenly coated but do not overmix. Fold in dried cranberries or chopped apples if using.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and the stuffing feels set. For crispy edges, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end, watching closely to avoid burning.
  7. Let the stuffing sit for 5 minutes before serving to help it firm up.

Notes

Do not skip browning the sausage properly for best flavor. Adjust broth amount if stuffing seems too dry or too wet. Let the stuffing rest before serving to set. Use day-old or homemade cornbread for best texture. Avoid overmixing to prevent dense stuffing. Fresh herbs brighten the dish. Variations include vegetarian, gluten-free, spicy, and adding more veggies or bacon.

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