Midwestern Cornbread and Sausage Stuffing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

A hearty stuffing blending sweet cornbread and savory sausage with herbs, capturing regional Mid-America comfort food flavors. This American-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs cornbread, Italian sausage, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 6 cups, crumbled cornbread
• 1 lb, casings removed Italian sausage
• 1 medium, finely diced yellow onion
• 2, finely diced celery stalks
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh sage
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter and add 1 lb Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove sausage and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add remaining 2 tbsp butter, 1 diced medium yellow onion, and 2 diced celery stalks. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, combine 6 cups crumbled cornbread, cooked sausage, sautéed onion and celery, 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Gradually pour in 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, stirring gently until the mixture is moist but not soggy.
5. Step 5: Transfer the stuffing to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden and slightly crispy. Serve warm as a classic regional side dish.