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Cornbread Sausage Stuffing is the ultimate holiday side dish. It is rich and savory and made with simple ingredients. A favorite Old-Fashioned Cornbread Recipe.

Cornbread sausage stuffing in a baking dish

Cornbread Sausage Stuffing Recipe:

This Cornbread Stuffing with Sausage is one of our favorite side dishes to serve for our holiday dinners and an easy Thanksgiving Recipe. With the sausage added with the corn bread and the other simple ingredients makes for a rich and savory cornbread stuffing.

The consistency of the cornbread is crispy and toasty on the top. But has a tender and flavorful center. We love making cornbread stuffing but adding in the sausage takes a classic recipe to a whole new level. You may like this Aunt Jemima Cornbread Recipe.

This savory cornbread sausage stuffing is a simple ingredient stuffing. Perfect to serve for the holiday but is easy enough to serve year around. Add your favorite holiday turkey or ham to make this meal complete.

How Stale should Cornbread be for Stuffing:

To prepare the cornbread for your stuffing, we recommend preparing up to two days in advance. This stuffing is best made with cornbread that is prepared ahead of time.

Cornbread Stuffing Recipes are one of my favorite sides and stuffing to make. They add a different flavor and texture than a traditional stuffing recipe.

Ingredients:

Cornbread Mix (16 oz.) (See Best Bread for Stuffing)
Ingredients to make the Cornbread based on the package instructions
Ground Sausage
Onion – diced
Celery – diced
Butter
Minced Garlic
Black Pepper
Salt
Fresh Rosemary diced
Large Eggs
Chicken Broth

How to Make Cornbread Sausage Stuffing :

Make Cornbread – Prepare the cornbread based on the package instructions. Cut it into 1 inch pieces and allow it to sit out overnight for it to dry out.
Prepare oven and baking pan – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Then spray a 9X13 baking sheet with a non-stick cooking spray.
Cook Sausage – Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium high heat. Remove the sausage from the skillet to a large bowl.
Cook butter, onion, and celery – Then add in the butter, onion and celery. Cook over medium heat until the veggies are tender (approximately 8-10 minutes).
Mix in seasoning – Cook while stirring in the minced garlic, salt, pepper and fresh rosemary. Heat for 2-3 minutes until well combined. Then add to the bowl with the sausage.

The process of cooking sausage and sauteing the vegetables

Add Cornbread – Add the dried cornbread to the mixing bowl.
Prepare egg mixture – In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and chicken broth. Pour this mixture over the cornbread and sausage mixture. Then gently toss until all the ingredients are coated with the egg mixture.

The process of making cornbread sausage stuffing

Bake Cornbread Stuffing – Pour the mixture into the baking pan. Then bake for 30-35 minutes until the top of the stuffing is golden brown. Cooking time will vary as it could take up to 45 minutes.

Can you Make this Ahead of Time?

Yes, you can prepare the stuffing ahead of time. We recommend no more than an a day in advance. Prepare the recipe as directed up until it is ready to place in the oven.

Then place the uncooked stuffing in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap. When you are ready to bake, remove the plastic cover and bake. You may need to add a few extra baking minutes.

What is the Best Sausage to use?

When we made this stuffing, we used a mild sausage. You can choose an Italian Sausage if you prefer or add in flavored sausage such as a hot sausage.

I have also had some sausage patties or sausage links, that I grounded up and worked perfectly. You can also use a turkey based sausage to cut down on grease. You can also use homemade sausage.

Whichever sausage you choose, combining with the cornbread and the simple seasoning it will taste delicious.

Cornbread Sausage Stuffing in a baking dish with a serving on a spatula

Tips for Sausage Cornbread Stuffing:

Prepare Cornbread in advance – Make sure to make the cornbread the day before. This ensure that it can dry out before making the stuffing.
Cornbread ingredients – You will need the cornbread ingredients in addition to the other stuffing ingredients.
Switch out the Herbs – I used rosemary in this recipe but you can also use fresh spices. We recommend thyme or sage for this recipe.
Add in other vegetables: Carrots and water chestnuts also go really well in this recipe.
Use any kind of broth: You can substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth.
Baking Dish – Make sure to spray baking dish with cookie spray before adding in the stuffing mixture.
Brown Pork Sausage – You can prepare sausage in advance if you prefer. This will make it even easier on preparation and baking day.

Why do you need to add Eggs to Cornbread Stuffing?

When you make stuffing you normally would not need to add egg. This is usually in your traditional stuffing that you used white bread or Italian bread. But with cornbread it tends to be a bit crumbly.

The egg is added to hold the mixture together but it will not have a eggy taste.

Recipe Variations:

This recipes has many variations that you can try. That is what we love about this recipe.

Try Sausage Apple Stuffing – Just add 2 diced apples when you are cooking the celery and onion.
Also a family favorite, Sausage and Cranberry Stuffing – Just adding ½ cup of dried cranberries makes this recipe even better.
My sisters favorite, Sausage and Mushrooms Stuffing – My sister loves mushrooms. You can use a 8 oz size of mushrooms when cooking the celery and mushrooms.
Sausage – We used a mild sausage in this recipe. but you can use a hot sausage to kick up the spice in this recipe.
Nuts – Toasted pecans is always a good addition to this sausage stuffing mix.
Seasoning – You can also use a poultry seasoning for a deeper chicken flavor.

Cornbread Sausage Stuffing on a plate with a bite on a fork

How to Store Leftovers:

Store your leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Place in the refrigerator to serve again with your Turkey and Ham. My family agrees that this stuffing recipe is even better the next day.

Allowing the cooked ingredients to marinate together overnight, it make an even flavorful lunch the next day.

See Can You Freeze Stuffing to learn how to freeze stuffing.

Cornbread Sausage Stuffing in a baking dish with a spoon

Perfect Side Dish:

The sausage cornbread stuffing is a great side dish. During the holidays, we usually have the traditional Turkey and Ham. But when I want a second helping, I tend to go back for more sausage stuffing.

This sausage stuffing has now become a holiday tradition to make. I can even make it the night before and put it in the oven before I am ready to serve it.

This sausage stuffing recipes combines ground sausage, bread, vegetables and seasoning to make this a must have at your holiday table. It is so flavorful and just a really great recipe. I love stuffing anyway but this new variation with sausage is amazing.

Some may make a dressing recipe and others choose to make a stuffing recipe. We always make our stuffing outside of the turkey. Impress your family this year, and make this easy Cornbread Sausage Stuffing.