Name: Spicy Southwestern Sausage Cornbread Stuffing
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 1 (16 ounce) package premium pork sausage; 1 cup diced onion; 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon dried sage; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 3 cups stale or toasted cornbread, crumbled; 3 (2.6 ounce) bolillo rolls (Mexican bread rolls), diced and toasted; 1 (14.75 ounce) can creamed corn; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 0.25 cup chopped cilantro

Embark on a culinary adventure with this Southwestern Sausage Stuffing, a vibrant and flavorful dish that reimagines traditional stuffing with a zesty, south-of-the-border twist. Combining the rustic charm of cornbread and the comforting warmth of bolillo rolls, this stuffing is elevated by the addition of savory sausage, creamy corn, and the subtle heat of green chiles and Mexican spices. Prepare to be captivated by its unique and addictive taste!

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Add sausage to a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir with a spatula, breaking apart the sausage until cooked, 5 to 7 minutes.

03

Step

Mix poultry seasoning, salt, cumin, chili powder, black pepper, cayenne, oregano, sage, and garlic powder into the sausage mixture. (2 minutes)

04

Step

Combine cornbread crumbles and bolillo pieces in a large bowl. Mix in sausage mixture. Add creamed corn, chicken broth, green chiles, eggs, and cilantro; stir to combine. (5 minutes)

05

Step

Transfer stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish. Cover with foil. (2 minutes)

06

Step

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake until golden, about 15 minutes more.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider browning the sausage with a tablespoon of butter or olive oil.
If you prefer a moister stuffing, add a bit more chicken broth, a tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Feel free to adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the level of heat in the dish.
This stuffing can be prepared a day in advance. Simply assemble the ingredients, cover, and refrigerate. Before baking, let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Aaron Heller

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