Easy Stuffing Recipe … with Cornbread!

My family goes nuts for stuffing of any kind. It’s more of a star than the turkey for them! This easy cornbread stuffing has the buttery subtle sweetness that comes from freshly baked homemade cornbread that’s cubed and tossed with a mixture onions, celery, sage, thyme, rosemary, broth, and a bit of milk before baking While you’re fussing over who’s going to do the honors of carving the turkey and who is going to sit where at the table, you can breathe easily knowing this homemade cornbread stuffing doesn’t require too much of your attention and is a breeze to make. Even the most novice of home cooks can master this easy recipe for the holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas and is sure to become a comfort food classic side dish recipe because it has tons of moisture and flavor thanks to starting with cornbread that’s not dry, adding broth and milk, and of course plenty of fresh herbs. Speaking of herbs, you’re going to love the aroma and flavor of the sage, thyme, rosemary, and parsley as they perfume your house and cause everyone to say, oh wow the kitchen smells so GOOD! Those herbs are what Thanksgiving smells like for me. That is, if Thanksgiving could have its own signature scent!

Cornbread Stuffing Ingredients 

For this holiday side dish recipe, you’ll only need a short list of easy-to-find fridge and pantry ingredients including the following items: Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.

How to Make Cornbread Stuffing

Don’t be scared of making a stuffing recipe with cornbread! I promise that they’re both a cinch. Follow my easy and straightforward directions and you’ll wind up with a new favorite stuffing recipe this year.

Make-Ahead Instructions 

If you’re trying to get ahead for the big day, meaning a Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday meal, here are my suggestions:

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