Cornbread stuffing?

Now that Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, I'm getting my recipes out and will start making up my menu soon.  I normally do a few different stuffings and would like to try a cornbread stuffing this year.   Does anyone have a recipe they would recommend?   I found a Rachael Ray one that looks interesting.  It would have to be one that could be made ahead and reheated and I would not stuff the turkey with it.  

Oh,  should also say no fruit, etc in it.  I wouldn't mind that, but my family would spit it out.  LOL 

I'll also be making my French Meat Dressing and the Portuguese Stuffing like I do every year.

Thanks!

Here's one of our favorite stuffing recipes. I like it because I can use my large crock pot. First, I'll give the recipe, then I'll tell you how I make it.....you don't have to add the apples, since your family doesn't like fruit.

Crockpot Stuffing

1 c. butter or margarine
2 c. chopped onion
2 c. chopped celery
¼ c. parsley, minced
12-13 c. slightly dry bread cubes
1 tsp. poultry seasoning
1½ tsp. sage
1 tsp. dried thyme
½ tsp. each salt and pepper
½ tsp. marjoram
2-2½ c. chicken or turkey broth
2 eggs, beaten

Melt butter in skillet and sauté onion, celery, and parsley. Pour over bread cubes in a very large mixing bowl. Add all seasonings and toss well. Pour in enough broth to moisten; add beaten eggs and mix well. Grease crock pot with butter. Pack lightly into crock pot. Cover; cook on high 45 minutes; then reduce to low 4 to 8 hours. Makes 6 servings.

RECIPE NOTE:Two 7-ounce packages seasoned stuffing mix may be substituted for bread cubes. Use 3 to 3½ cups chicken broth; omit herbs and salt.

What I do: I add two Granny Smith apples (peeled and chopped) and a combination of white, whole wheat, and cornbread cubes (you can use all cornbread, if you like) instead of just one kind of bread. I use a bit more of the herbs than what the recipe specifies. I do not use all of the broth. I take the lid off the crock pot for the last 45 minutes and only cook the stuffing for about 4 hours. google_ad_section_end

For those who like sausage with their stuffing, you can brown 1 to 1-1/2 pounds of bulk sausage and then add the onions, celery, parsley, etc to the sausage in the saute pan. I like to make my own cornbread for this stuffing....I just make it the night before, bake it, then let it cool and cube it.

Would you please post your recipe for Portuguese Stuffing? Thanks!

That sounds yummy.  I never thought of making stuffing in the crockpot.

Here is a recipe that is very similar to my Mom's cornbread stuffing. It is good southern cornbread stuffing. :cat:


http://www.pauladeen.com/recipes/view2/southern_cornbread_stuffing/


My Mom doesn't use any white bread, sage or poultry seasoning, but the rest is the same. :cat:

I just looked up a recipe for Portuguese stuffing, sounds really good. :cat:

I need to get my mom's recipe for dressing for you. I'll call her tomorrow and ask.

It involves not only chicken broth, but a whole chicken, deboned and cut up into the dressing. Needless to say, it is TO DIE FOR!!! 

Thank you all so much!!!!!

OH Pam!!! That crockpot stuffing is right up my alley! I love using the crockpot to cook. I will give this recipe a try. Sounds heavenly yummy :9:

Speakhandsforme, I have had cornbread stuffing with a chicken mixed in and it is really delicious. Cant wait for your recipe.