Bacon Cornbread Stuffing
This Bacon Cornbread Stuffing is a savory twist on a classic Thanksgiving side dish. Crispy bacon and hearty cornbread combine for a flavorful and satisfying addition to your holiday feast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound bacon, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (14.75 ounce) can creamed corn
- 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (8.5 ounce) package cornbread mix, prepared according to package directions
- 6 cups cubed bread (stale is best)
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, reserving bacon grease in the skillet.
- Add onion and celery to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in sage, thyme, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked bacon, onion mixture, creamed corn, drained corn, crumbled cornbread, and cubed bread.
- Pour chicken broth and melted butter over the mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Transfer the stuffing to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add toasted pecans or walnuts to the stuffing before baking.
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