The Best Southern Stuffing Recipe

Name: The Best Southern Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups Cornbread, crumbled; 6 cups Biscuits, crumbled; 9 tablespoons Butter - plus more for pan; 1 Onion, diced (about 2 cups); 3 Ribs celery, strings removed, diced (about 1.5 cups); 1.5 pounds Sweet Fennel Sausage, casing removed; 2 tablespoons Poultry Seasoning; 2 tablespoons Fresh Sage, chopped; 1.5 teaspoons Salt, plus more to taste; 3-4 cups Chicken Stock; 1 Head of Roasted Garlic

Servings: persons

6 cups Cornbread, crumbled
6 cups Biscuits, crumbled
9 tablespoons Butter - plus more for pan
1 Onion, diced (about 2 cups)
3 Ribs celery, strings removed, diced (about 1.5 cups)
1.5 pounds Sweet Fennel Sausage, casing removed
2 tablespoons Poultry Seasoning
2 tablespoons Fresh Sage, chopped
1.5 teaspoons Salt, plus more to taste
3-4 cups Chicken Stock
1 Head of Roasted Garlic

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["Heat oven to 375u00b0. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish; set aside. In a
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large bowl, combine cornbread and biscuits, and set aside. In a large
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skillet, melt 5 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery, and saute until onions are translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Combine vegetables and corn-bread mixture.", "In same skillet, saute sausage over medium heat, stirring frequently
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with a wooden spoon to break up large pieces, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Remove sausage with slotted spoon; mix with corn-bread mixture, along with poultry seasoning, sage, salt, and pepper. Discard rendered fat from skillet. Add stock, 1 cup at a time; mix. (You may not need all stock.) Stuffing should be well moistened (I like mine to be kind of ""soupy"").", "Squeeze garlic from skins; mix gently into corn-bread mixture; keep
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them whole. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter; drizzle over top of stuffing. Bake until top is golden and stuffing is heated through, 45 to 50 minutes. To reheat, bring to room temperature, and cover; bake at 350u00b0 for 20 minutes. Remove cover; bake until heated through, about 10 minutes more."]

979

kcal

Calories

Fat

139

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups Cornbread, crumbled, 6 cups Biscuits, crumbled, 9 tablespoons Butter - plus more for pan, 1 Onion, diced (about 2 cups), and more.

Yes, The Best Southern Stuffing falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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The Best Southern Stuffing

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