Description

The Pioneer Woman Cornbread Stuffing Recipe is a golden, crumbly delight that transforms any meal into a feast. This comforting side dish is made from soft cornbread, savory herbs, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for festive occasions like Thanksgiving or casual family dinners, this stuffing will impress your guests and quickly become a beloved staple in your home. With its robust flavor profile and easy preparation, you can customize it to suit your taste preferences while ensuring it remains a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup yellow cornmeal
½ cup all-purpose flour
¾ tsp salt
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
2 eggs
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
½ cup milk
1 tbsp mild honey
2–3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 celery stalks, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp rubbed sage (or 2 tbsp fresh)
1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1½ tsp dried)
½ cup chopped parsley
Black pepper
Double batch of cornbread, crumbled
½ cup milk (more if needed)
4 tbsp unsalted butter (for baking separately)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
In separate mixing bowls, combine all dry ingredients: cornmeal, flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, yogurt, milk, and honey. Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry until just combined.
Melt butter in a hot skillet over medium heat. Pour in the batter and bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown. Allow cooling slightly before crumbling it into pieces.
In the same skillet, add olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, celery, and garlic until softened—about 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, mix crumbled cornbread with sautéed vegetables. Add herbs (sage and thyme), parsley, salt, black pepper, and enough milk to keep it moist.
Transfer mixture into a buttered baking dish. Cover with foil and bake at 325°F for 30 minutes. Remove foil during the last 10 minutes for a crisp top.
Once baked to perfection, serve your Pioneer Woman Cornbread Stuffing hot.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 70 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
Calories: 220
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 420mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Customize by adding favorite vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms. To make it gluten-free, substitute regular flour with a gluten-free blend.