Cornbread Bacon Stuffing

Elevate your holiday table with this irresistibly savory Cornbread Bacon Stuffing, a crowd-pleasing twist on a classic side dish. Made with golden, toasted cubes of cornbread, crispy crumbled bacon, and aromatic fresh herbs like thyme and sage, this stuffing is a perfect blend of hearty and flavorful. Sautéed onion, celery, and garlic add depth, while a rich mixture of chicken or vegetable broth and eggs ensures a tender, moist texture with just the right amount of crispness on top. Whether accompanying a Thanksgiving turkey or serving as a standalone dish, this comforting cornbread stuffing is sure to impress with its balance of smoky, buttery, and herbaceous notes. Easy to prepare in under an hour, it’s the ultimate side dish for any festive gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 cups Cornbread
• 8 slices Bacon
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 large Yellow onion
• 3 stalks Celery
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 teaspoons Fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tablespoons Fresh sage leaves
• 2.5 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.

Step 2

Cut the cornbread into 1-inch cubes and spread them out on a large baking sheet. Toast the cubes in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until lightly crisp. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

Step 3

While the cornbread toasts, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and crumble once cooled. Leave 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet.

Step 4

Add the butter to the skillet with the bacon fat and melt over medium heat. Stir in the onion and celery, cooking for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic, thyme, and sage to the skillet, stirring for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted cornbread cubes, cooked vegetables, and crumbled bacon.

Step 7

In another bowl, whisk together the broth, eggs, salt, and black pepper. Pour the liquid mixture over the cornbread mixture and gently toss to coat. Let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb.

Step 8

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden and slightly crisp.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy your Cornbread Bacon Stuffing!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1735.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3016.0

Total Fat 151.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 52.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 28.2g
Cholesterol 837.0mg	0%
Sodium 9225.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 329.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.3g	0%
Total Sugars 57.3g
Protein 87.7g	0%

Vitamin D 291.6IU	0%
Calcium 1631.7mg	0%
Iron 23.2mg	0%
Potassium 1957.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.0%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 43.4%