Beyond Bread: Exploring Creative Turkey Stuffing Recipes

This cornmeal stuffing is a delightful addition to any holiday table. It boasts a rich, savory flavor that pairs perfectly with turkey, ham, or any other holiday main dish. As an added bonus, the bright colors of the vegetables used in the recipe add a festive touch to the dish.

In addition to its flavor and visual appeal, this cornmeal stuffing is also a versatile dish. It can be made ahead of time and reheated, making it a great option for busy holiday hosts. It can also be customized to suit individual preferences by adding or subtracting ingredients as desired. Overall, this stuffing is a crowd-pleaser that is sure to become a staple on any holiday menu.

Prep Time: 5minutes mins

Cook Time: 25minutes mins

Total Time: 30minutes mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: International

Servings: 4 cups

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 sprig celery
  • 2 tbsp. parsley
  • 2 sprigs fine leaf thyme
  • 1 can 80 oz. sliced mushrooms
  • 1 pimento
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 small sweet pepper
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 cup chopped poultry giblets
  • 2 cups diced cornbread or cornbread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  • Toast the cornbread. Marinate the poultry giblets in seasoning. Dice the sweet peppers and onions. Finely chop the herbs. Chop the mushrooms.
  • Heat the butter in a sauce pan over low heat. Add the sweet pepper and onion, and cook for two minutes. Add the seasoned poultry giblets. Then add the herbs and the mushrooms.
  • Saute for about 6 minutes. Mix in the cornbread for about a minute and then remove from the heat. If you want more moisture in your stuffing, add the chicken broth at this point.
  • Use as needed for stuffing a turkey. If you prefer not to stuff your turkey, but use the stuffing as a side dish,
  • You may bake the stuffing for about 15 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Turkey Stuffing

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: International
Servings: 4 cups
Calories:
Author: Felix (Simply Trini Cooking)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 sprig celery
  • 2 tbsp. parsley
  • 2 sprigs fine leaf thyme
  • 1 can 80 oz. sliced mushrooms
  • 1 pimento
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 small sweet pepper
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 cup chopped poultry giblets
  • 2 cups diced cornbread or cornbread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  • Toast the cornbread. Marinate the poultry giblets in seasoning. Dice the sweet peppers and onions. Finely chop the herbs. Chop the mushrooms.
  • Heat the butter in a sauce pan over low heat. Add the sweet pepper and onion, and cook for two minutes. Add the seasoned poultry giblets. Then add the herbs and the mushrooms.
  • Saute for about 6 minutes. Mix in the cornbread for about a minute and then remove from the heat. If you want more moisture in your stuffing, add the chicken broth at this point.
  • Use as needed for stuffing a turkey. If you prefer not to stuff your turkey, but use the stuffing as a side dish,
  • You may bake the stuffing for about 15 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
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