Sausage Pumpkin Cornbread Stuffing

Elevate your holiday table with the warm, comforting flavors of Sausage Pumpkin Cornbread Stuffing! This delicious twist on a classic side dish combines the crumbly goodness of cornbread with savory Italian sausage, aromatic fresh herbs, and the subtle sweetness of pumpkin puree. Perfectly balanced with buttery sautéed vegetables and a hint of spice, this stuffing is moistened with broth and baked to golden perfection. Whether you're looking for a seasonal side or a flavorful addition to your Thanksgiving menu, this dish is sure to impress with its rich textures and fall-inspired flavor profile. Serve it alongside roast turkey or enjoy it as a hearty stand-alone dish. This recipe is easy to prepare in under an hour and will become a new favorite for holiday gatherings!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 cups Cornbread
• 1 pound Italian sausage (sweet or spicy, casings removed)
• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 1 medium Yellow onion (diced)
• 2 stalks Celery (diced)
• 1 cup Pumpkin puree
• 1.5 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon Fresh sage (finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 Eggs
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil or cooking spray (for greasing the dish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.

Step 2

Prepare 6 cups of cornbread by crumbling it into bite-sized pieces. If cornbread is freshly baked, allow it to cool completely before crumbling.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until fully browned and crumbly, about 7-8 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the grease in the skillet.

Step 4

Add butter to the skillet and melt over medium heat. Stir in the diced onion and celery, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Reduce heat to low and stir in the pumpkin puree, fresh sage, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is well combined and fragrant.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the crumbled cornbread, cooked sausage, and the pumpkin mixture. Toss until evenly distributed.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and chicken broth. Pour this liquid mixture over the stuffing ingredients and gently stir to moisten the cornbread evenly. Add more broth if the mixture seems too dry.

Step 8

Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out in an even layer.

Step 9

Bake the stuffing in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and slightly crisp.

Step 10

Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2051.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3820.4

Total Fat 244.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 84.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 21.5g
Cholesterol 1034.3mg	0%
Sodium 10476.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 282.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.7g	0%
Total Sugars 61.2g
Protein 124.9g	0%

Vitamin D 240.5IU	0%
Calcium 1420.7mg	0%
Iron 26.4mg	0%
Potassium 3031.2mg	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: 57.5%

Protein: 13.0%

Carbs: 29.5%