Elevate your holiday meal with Ina Garten's incredible Cornbread Stuffing! This recipe features savory herbs and a tender cornbread base for a flavorful, comforting twist on a classic side dish.
Ingredients
8cupscornbread, cubed (about 12–16 oz)
2tablespoonsbutter, or olive oil
2cupsyellow onion, diced (about 2 medium onions)
1cupcelery, chopped (about 2–3 stalks)
2clovesgarlic, minced
2tablespoonsfresh sage, chopped
2tablespoonsfresh parsley, chopped
1tablespoonfresh rosemary, chopped
2cupschicken stock, plus more if needed
2largeeggs, lightly beaten
1teaspoonkosher salt
½teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
Cut 8 cups cornbread into 1-inch cubes and let it dry out on a baking sheet for a few hours or overnight. Dry bread = stuffing that doesn’t turn to mush.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter or heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced 2 cups yellow onion and 1 cup celery and cook until soft, about 8–10 minutes. Stir in 2 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons fresh sage, 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary,2 tablespoons fresh parsley,1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Transfer the dried cornbread cubes to a large bowl. Pour the veggie mixture over the top and gently toss to combine.
Pour in 2 cups chicken stock and stir until the bread is evenly moistened. Add the beaten 2 large eggs and mix gently so everything holds together but isn’t soupy.
Grease a baking dish and spread the stuffing evenly inside. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until the top is golden and slightly crisp.
Let the stuffing sit for 5–10 minutes before serving so it sets up nicely.