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Sweetpotato Cornbread Stuffing

Sweetpotato Cornbread Stuffing combines toasted sweetpotato cornbread crumbs with sautéed vegetables, fresh herbs, and warm seasonings for a savory, comforting side dish. Moistened with chicken stock and enriched with eggs, it bakes until golden and set. Perfect way shake up the traditional Thanksgiving stuffing.
Recipe by Chef Stephanie Tyson of Sweet Potatoes in Winston-Salem, NC

Recipe

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 77 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 1/2 Quarts toasted sweetpotato cornbread crumbs
  • 1/4 Cup butter
  • 2 Cups onion diced
  • 2 Cups green peppers diced
  • 1 Cup celery diced
  • 1 Tablespoon thyme dried
  • 2 Tablespoons rubbed sage
  • 1 Tablespoon sausage seasoning
  • 1 Cup parsley chopped
  • 1/2 Cup scallions chopped
  • 1-2 Cup chicken stock
  • 3 Eggs lightly beaten

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter and saute the onions, green peppers, celery and the seasonings until the vegetables are soft.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the toasted cornbread, green onions and parsley.
  • Add the sauted veggies and combine well.
  • Moisten with enough of the chicken stock to hold together.
  • Add the eggs and mix thoroughly.
  • Place in a lightly greased large ovenproof casserole dish or baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 350 to 450 degrees or until the stuffing is golden brown and set.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Sweetpotato Cornbread Stuffing
Amount per Serving
Calories
77
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
63
mg
21
%
Sodium
 
93
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
303
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
10
g
3
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
1112
IU
22
%
Vitamin C
 
46
mg
56
%
Calcium
 
82
mg
8
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
Net Carbohydrates
 
8
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 93mgPotassium: 303mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1112IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 2mgNet Carbohydrates: 8g