Homemade Cornbread Stuffing is my Love Language
Anyone can tell you the name of their favorite holiday dish. Particularly on Thanksgiving. Mine is, and has always been, cornbread stuffing. That may surprise some of you, with such highly praised holiday competitors as pumpkin pie, braised turkey, and roasted sweet potatoes. Yet there is something ridiculously comforting about a bread-based dish saturated in butter and herbs. Once the weather turns cold, I immediately start obsessing over the endless ways one could prepare cornbread stuffing. I certainly love traditional dressing recipes, but often find the ramped-up alternative versions even more appealing.
Cornbread Stuffing Recipe (Tex-Mex Style!)
Today’s Cornbread Stuffing Recipe is a wonderful alternative that incorporates lots of fresh veggies and just the right amount of spice. The Tex-Mex spices complement the cornbread base in such a way that, even though this stuffing recipe isn’t “traditional,” it will fit in perfectly with your classic Thanksgiving or Christmas menu. Tex-Mex Cornbread Stuffing is quick to whip up and throw in the oven, but would also be amazing stuffed inside your holiday bird! Just imagine a juicy turkey packed full of Southwest Cornbread Stuffing, then rubbed down with butter, cumin and chile powder.
What You Need To Make Cornbread Stuffing
Butter Sweet onion Garlic Celery Red bell pepper Yellow bell pepper Old El Paso Mild Red Enchilada Sauce – or red enchilada sauce of choice Old El Paso Chopped Green Chiles Sliced black olives – either fresh or from a can Cilantro – for including in the stuffing and for garnishing Dried corn bread stuffing Shredded “Mexican blend” cheese Chicken stock – or vegetable stock to make vegetarian
Old El Paso enchilada sauces allow you to simmer up quick flavorful dishes in a flash. However, I found the fresh, zesty flavor provided wonderful seasoning to my Mexican Stuffing Recipe!
How To Make Cornbread Stuffing
Stuffing Tips & Tricks
Zesty and indulgent. Bold and comforting. A super-star on any table. Spicy and swoon-worthy stuffing! Try my unique stuffing recipe for your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner this year, and I guarantee this will become a family favorite for all of your holidays! BONUS: You can make this easy stuffing a day or so before your holiday dinner, and keep wrapped in the fridge until you’re ready to heat and serve. To reheat, simply bake the cornbread dressing uncovered in an oven that has been preheated to 350 degrees F, for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese has melted.
IS THIS HOMEMADE CORNBREAD STUFFING GLUTEN FREE?
You can make this a gluten-free recipe by purchasing dried cornbread stuffing that is labeled as gluten-free. Some brands use strictly cornmeal – which is naturally gluten free, while others use wheat as a filler. You could also buy gluten-free cornbread. Then cut it into cubes and let it dry out. Old El Paso’s Mild Red Enchilada sauce is gluten-free!
CAN THIS STUFFING RECIPE BE MADE VEGETARIAN OR VEGAN?
Yes! To make this dish vegetarian, substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth. For a vegan cornbread stuffing, use your preferred non-dairy oil for sautéing the veggies and your favorite non-dairy shredded cheese in the recipe.
IS THIS RECIPE BAKED COVERED OR UNCOVERED?
This recipe is baked in the oven uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes.
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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Old El Paso. All opinions are my own. Share This Recipe With Friends!
