Cajun Cornbread Stuffing

Cajun cornbread stuffing is a popular dish in Louisiana and is often served during Thanksgiving as an alternative to traditional bread stuffing.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Cajun Cornbread Stuffing

Cooking Method: Baking, Sautéing Cuisine: American, Cajun Courses: Dinner, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 cup Cornbread
• 2 stalks Celery
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Bell pepper
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 cup Chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. Add the celery, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
4. In a large bowl, crumble the cornbread into small pieces.
5. Add the sautéed vegetables, fresh thyme, fresh parsley, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix well to combine.
6. Gradually pour in the chicken or vegetable broth while stirring, until the mixture is moist but not soggy.
7. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
9. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 6g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.