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    Home » Grocer to Table » Spicy Cornbread & Sausage Stuffing

    Spicy Cornbread & Sausage Stuffing

    Posted on February 16, 2018 By Beth Neels

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    This Spicy Cornbread & Sausage Stuffing has a surprising, yet welcome hint of heat! It pairs wonderfully with chicken, fish and pork, and even makes luscious stuffed mushrooms!

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    Spicy Cornbread & Sausage Stuffing

    I’ve made this Spicy Cornbread Stuffing a few times lately. The latest time was for my Spicy Jalapeño Glazed Cornish Hens, that I did for PAM spray pump cooking spray.

    It is soo good! Not too much heat, just a hint of heat from the peppers and sweetness from the cornbread! The Candied Jalapeños are a great way to use up the plethora of jalapeños that you have left at the end of the growing season! They are so easy and tasty and we love them on just about everything!

    muffin tin with cornbread & sausage stuffin muffins

    Do you call it stuffing or dressing? I mean I know the difference. Stuffing is placed inside of the bird, dressing is baked in a casserole or like these muffins. I just use the term stuffing for all of the above because dressing just sounds like something I would put on my salad. Do you know what I mean?

    crispy, brown stuffin muffins

    This cornbread stuffing is very easy but it has a few steps. I make it easier and use a box of Jiffy cornbread mix. Why? Just because it’s my favorite! And… it’s easy! I bake the cornbread at least 1 day ahead and leave it opened on the counter so that it dries out a bit.

    cornbread & sausage stuffing in mini muffin tin

    Once the cornbread is cooked, it’s just a matter of browning the sausage, sautéing the celery and onions and mixing it all up! You can stuff a bird of any kind, a pork chop or a pork loin, or even a great cut of salmon, halibut, grouper, etc.

    Half Cornish game hen stuffed with cornbread & sausage stuffing with broccoli and baked potato with sour cream on white plate

    I hope you enjoyed the post today for Spicy Cornbread Stuffing! Thanks for stopping by!

    Enjoy! And have fun cooking!

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    Recipe

    Game Hen stuffed with cornbread & sausage stuffing

    Spicy Cornbread & Sausage Stuffing

    This Spicy Cornbread & Sausage Stuffing has a surprising, yet welcome hint of heat! It pairs wonderfully with chicken and pork!
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    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Servings: 20 servings
    Calories: 130kcal
    Author: Beth Neels
    Cost: $3

    Ingredients

    • 1 box Jiffy cornbread mix, or your favorite cornbread prepared according to package directions
    • 3 tsp olive oil, divided
    • 1 lb pork sausage
    • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
    • 1 stalk celery, chopped
    • 1 small onion, diced
    • 1/2-1 cup chicken stock
    • 2 tsp chili powder, increase if you like spicy foods

    Instructions

    • Bake cornbread, I usually do this at least 1 day ahead and let the bread dry out on the counter.
    • Add oil to a frying pan. Add sausage, fry until brown. 
    • Add a few more more teaspoons olive oil and add onion and celery.
    • While onion and garlic are softening, cut cornbread into bite sized pieces. I leave some larger pieces for more texture.
    • Start oven to 350°F.
    • Mix cornbread, sausage onions and celery, thyme and chili powder in large bowl.
    • Add stock. I start with about 1/2 cup and then add more, as needed. You don't want the mixture really wet, but it should be wet enough to hold together when squeezed in your hand.
    • Place mix in muffin tins, sprayed with no cook spray, or stuff chicken, pork, fish or mushrooms. Bake about 30 minutes until nicely browned and crispy. 
    mixing bowls
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    Notes

    If you are making stuffing muffins, make sure to grease the cups well with cooking spray or butter or margarine.
    Use this stuffing as a side dish for;
    • fish
    • pork
    • chicken
    • turkey
    • mushrooms

    Nutrition

    Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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    Comments

    1. Patty

      February 17, 2018 at 6:48 am

      5 stars
      That stuffing looks delicious and very easy to make, I especially appreciate some heat with the jalapenos, must try your recipe asap!

      Reply
      • Binky

        February 17, 2018 at 1:18 pm

        Thanks so much, Patty! I’m sure you will love it!

        Reply
    2. Brian Jones

      February 17, 2018 at 3:33 am

      5 stars
      I’m always amazed how some dishes bridge national borders, this recipes could not be more familiar if it tried despite the fact that I have never tried cornbread. Stuffing in the UK would have typically been bread crumb based with sage and onion but I already know that this will taste amazing.

      Reply
      • Binky

        February 17, 2018 at 1:17 pm

        Oh, Brian, you must try cornbread! You will love it! Thanks so much for your comment!

        Reply
    3. Laura

      February 16, 2018 at 11:05 pm

      5 stars
      Sounds like a wonderful stuffing and I did see it on your hen. I will have to find a recipe for the cornbread since I cannot fin the mix here. But I wonder, how can you have a cornbread on your counter for a day without the boys finishing it in a flash?

      Reply
      • Binky

        February 17, 2018 at 1:16 pm

        I threaten their lives 🙂 ! Or camouflage it in some way! 🙂 Thanks for your comment, Laura!

        Reply
    4. Jennifer

      February 16, 2018 at 1:57 pm

      5 stars
      I love cornbread stuffing! And that chicken is gorgeous!

      Reply
      • Binky

        February 16, 2018 at 3:03 pm

        Thanks, Jennifer! I appreciate your comment! Have a great day!

        Reply
    5. Sandi

      February 16, 2018 at 1:56 pm

      5 stars
      Jalapeños are soooo good. I bet they add amazing flavor!

      Reply
      • Binky

        February 16, 2018 at 3:03 pm

        Agreed, Sandi! Thanks for your comment!

        Reply
    6. Adriana Lopez Martin

      February 16, 2018 at 1:34 pm

      You got me at spicy! I am Mexican so anything that has peppers is my kind of food. I make a similar stuffing and it is delicious. Need to try yours!

      Reply
      • Binky

        February 16, 2018 at 2:01 pm

        It is hard to resist the heat with a bit of sweetness! Thank you Adriana!

        Reply
    7. Madi

      February 16, 2018 at 1:02 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds like the perfect stuffing! I love the combination of flavors!

      Reply
      • Binky

        February 16, 2018 at 2:00 pm

        Thanks so much, Madi! It is really super good!

        Reply
    8. Helene D'Souza

      February 16, 2018 at 12:44 pm

      5 stars
      Stuffing chicken and turkey is not really part of our culture, however, I would love to try it out someday. Maybe on a weekend when I have some extra time on hand. I will save your recipe for later.

      Reply
      • Binky

        February 16, 2018 at 1:59 pm

        It is soo good, Helene! You really should give it a try! Thank you!

        Reply

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