Vegan Cornbread Stuffing Recipe (2024)

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  • by Michelle Blackwood, RN

This fabulous vegan cornbread stuffing gluten-free, vegan is not only flavorful but it is also gluten-free. If you have never tried cornbread stuffing, also known as cornbread dressing, then you should, you are in for a pleasant treat!

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This Vegan Cornbread Stuffing Recipe has only 11 ingredients, it is so easy to prepare and tastes amazing! You can make the cornbread from scratch but remember to make two cornbread recipes so you can serve one sliced.

Cornbread and carrots seasoned with onion, celery, sage, thyme, and rosemary will make this homemade cornbread stuffing recipe a huge hit at your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. This recipe is vegan and gluten-free.

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What’s The Difference Between Cornbread Stuffing and Dressing?

I honestly never heard the term cornbread dressing until we moved to Florida, I have always referred to this delicious Thanksgiving side as stuffing.

Technically by definition, the stuffing was meant traditionally to be stuffed inside the turkey or chicken for Thanksgiving while the dressing was usually baked in a pan.

It is also believed that folks in the southern states use the term dressing and folks in the northern states use stuffing.

Whatever you decide to call it, your holiday table should be graced with my amazing recipe, prepared from scratch, this stuffing is delicious and bursting with fresh ingredients.

A perfect side dish that will compliment your festive meal. You can make the cornbread a day ahead and use it to make Tofu Turkey.

Ingredients For Cornbread Stuffing (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

  • Gluten-Free Vegan Cornbread – my homemade cornbread recipe is amazing, and perfect for making this cornbread stuffing recipe.
  • Onion, Garlic, Celery, and Carrots – give lots of holiday flavors to your stuffing.
  • Dried herbs, thyme, sage, rosemary – you can use fresh herbs instead.
  • Vegetable Broth – make your own or use store-bought.

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What Goes With Cornbread Stuffing?

This recipe is certainly a winner and it doesn’t last for too long at my Thanksgiving table, it is delicious served with Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potato Casserole, Mac And Cheese, Lentil Meatballs, Cranberry Sauce, and Gravy.

How To Make Cornbread Stuffing Gluten-Free, Vegan?

If you decide to prepare your cornbread from scratch, you can try my amazing Vegan Gluten-Free Cornbread.

  1. Preheat oven to 350F/175C. Place cornbread pieces on a baking tray and bake for 8 minutes, remove from the oven and transfer to a bowl.
  2. Heat vegan butter or vegetable broth in a skillet; add onions and saute; until soft. Stir in celery, garlic, and carrots stirring constantly for 3 minutes. Add sage, thyme, and rosemary.
  3. Combine vegetables with cornbread pieces in the bowl. Mix in a vegetable broth carefully to moisten, and season with salt to taste.
  4. Spread stuffing mix evenly in a lightly oiled dish and lightly press. Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is crisp and brown.

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Tips For Making The Best Cornbread Stuffing

  1. If you don’t like your cornbread stuffing sweet, reduce the sweetener in the cornbread to only 1 tablespoon.
  2. Add sliced and sauteed Beyond sausage to the mix.
  3. Prepare the cornbread a couple of days ahead, the following day cut it up into bite-sized pieces and bake. Allow to cool and place in a covered container or refrigerator.
  4. You can also prepare the vegetable broth ahead of time and keep refrigerated.
  5. Add sauteed vegetables, and vegetable broth to the baked cornbread pieces, transfer to a casserole dish, and bake.

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Categories

  • Categories: Gluten-Free, Vegan
  • Course: Side Dish
  • Cuisines: American, Soul Food, Southern
  • Seasons: Christmas, Thanksgiving

Nutrition

(Per portion)

  • Energy: 70 kcal / 293 kJ
  • Fat: 3 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Carbs: 49 g

Cook Time

  • Preparation: 20 min
  • Cooking: 42 min
  • Ready in: 1 h 2 min
  • For: 8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 6 cups cornbread, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Vegan Butter, or 1/2 cup vegetable broth for oil-free
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 cup celery stalk, chopped
  • 1 cup carrot, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven 350F/175C. Place cornbread pieces on a baking tray and bake for 8 minutes, remove from oven and transfer to a bowl. Set aside.
  2. Heat vegan butter or vegetable broth in a skillet; add onions and saute until soft. Stir in celery, garlic, and carrots stirring constantly for 3 minutes. Add sage, thyme, and rosemary.
  3. Combine vegetables with cornbread pieces in the bowl. Mix in vegetable broth carefully to moisten, and season with salt to taste.
  4. Spread stuffing mix evenly in a lightly oiled dish and lightly press. Bake for 30 minutes or until top is crisp and brown.

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Michelle Blackwood, RN

Hi, I’m Michelle, I’m the voice, content creator and photographer behind Healthier Steps. I share vegan and gluten-free recipes because of past health issues. My goal is to help you make healthier choices and show you how healthy eating is easy and delicious.

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11 Comments

  1. Angelique

    November 19, 2023

    Reply ↓

    Thank you for teaching me how to prepare this recipe,I really love your cooking techniques

  2. Patrick Boima Jusu

    December 18, 2022

    Reply ↓

    I’ll definitely prepare this cornbread stuffing for my family

  3. Patrice Anita

    October 24, 2022

    Reply ↓

    Hi…I would like to use this recipe to stuff your Tofu Turkey…The Tofu Turkey recipes calls for 2 cups of stuffing mix, would it would if I made just 1/3 of this recipe? Thanks so much.

    • Michelle Blackwood, RN

      October 24, 2022

      Reply ↓

      Patrice, yes you can use 1/3 of the stuffing mix.

      • Patrice Anita

        October 25, 2022

        Reply ↓

        Thank you!

  4. Catherine

    November 22, 2021

    Reply ↓

    Michelle, love your recipes.I know you’re busy but I’m hoping you can reply before this Wed. as I was wondering about this stuffing recipe for Thanksgiving. What cornbread recipe did you make to yield 6 cups? Thanks for your reply and have a happy Thanksgiving.

    • Michelle Blackwood, RN

      November 22, 2021

      Reply ↓

      Catherine, I changed the original cornbread recipe. However, I just made this one I know it yields at least 6 cups although only 2 slices are left. My family and assistant loved it.

  5. Michele

    November 27, 2019

    Reply ↓

    I just went onto your site for the first time and I think I’m hooked! Your dishes look amazing… I can’t wait to try the gf vegan turkey roast tomorrow. Thanks from Israel!

    • Michelle Blackwood, RN

      November 27, 2019

      Reply ↓

      Michele, I’m so happy you found my website, I hope you enjoy my recipes. Happy Thanksgiving!

  6. Teliah Nashonia

    November 23, 2017

    Reply ↓

    What a great recipe

    • Michelle Blackwood

      November 23, 2017

      Reply ↓

      Thank you Teliah!

Vegan Cornbread Stuffing Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What does adding egg to stuffing do? ›

Eggs: Two lightly beaten eggs help hold the dressing together and add moisture.

What is the difference between cornbread stuffing and cornbread dressing? ›

So stuffing is cooked inside the bird. Dressing is cooked outside the bird, usually in a casserole dish.

What can you use as a binder instead of eggs in stuffing? ›

16 egg substitutes
  1. Mashed banana. Mashed banana can act as a binding agent when baking or making pancake batter. ...
  2. Applesauce. Applesauce can also act as a binding agent. ...
  3. Fruit puree. Fruit puree will help bind a recipe in a similar way to applesauce. ...
  4. Avocado. ...
  5. Gelatin. ...
  6. Xanthan gum. ...
  7. Vegetable oil and baking powder. ...
  8. Margarine.
Mar 30, 2021

What can I substitute for eggs in stuffing? ›

Best Egg Substitutes
  • Flaxseed Meal. Flaxseeds have an earthy, nutty flavor and are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. ...
  • Chia Seeds. ...
  • Mashed Banana. ...
  • Applesauce. ...
  • Silken Tofu. ...
  • Aquafaba. ...
  • Starches. ...
  • Vinegar + Baking Powder.

What is vegan stuffing made of? ›

In this vegan stuffing recipe, I keep the celery, onions, and crusty bread, but I use a generous amount of olive oil instead of butter, which adds robust flavor. Then, I increase the veggies. Along with the onion and celery, I add a hefty amount of shiitake mushrooms, kale, and tons of fresh herbs.

Is Pepperidge Farm cornbread stuffing vegan? ›

Pepperidge Farm makes classic stuffing so scrumptious; you wouldn't guess that there are no animal ingredients in it. The plant-based vegan recipe is made with the farm's premium white and wheat-baked loaves and homegrown herbs.

Is stovetop cornbread stuffing vegetarian? ›

This product contains 2 ingredients that are not vegetarian and 2 ingredients that may not be vegetarian.

What do southerners call stuffing? ›

But for the Thanksgiving side dish in the South, the term dressing was adopted in place of stuffing, which was viewed as a crude term, during the Victorian era. Although dressing and stuffing are interchangeable terms, the signature ingredient of this Thanksgiving side dish in the South is cornbread.

What is cornbread stuffing mix made of? ›

It's made with a base of lightly toasted white bread mixed with cornbread croutons and seasoned with traditional poultry spices—such as oregano and sage—along with other familiar flavors, like chicken broth, onion, celery, garlic, and mushrooms.

What did cornbread used to be called? ›

Among them was a version of Indian bread made of cornmeal, salt and water called pone or corn pone. The name came from the Algonquin word apan, meaning "baked." The Narragansett word for cornbread, nokechick, became no-cake and then hoe-cake.

What can I add to stuffing for more flavor? ›

Fruit, especially dried fruit like raisins, cranberries, figs and apricots can seriously improve a dreary box of stuffing. That bit of sweetness plays beautifully with other flavors on the table. I've found that fresh fruits like apples and pears are stellar as well.

Why is my cornbread dressing gummy? ›

Why is my Cornbread Dressing gummy? Adding too much liquid can result in a gummy-like texture. Baking it longer, using less liquid, and more stirring can help avoid a gummy texture.

Why use an egg as a thickener? ›

Creamy desserts such as crème brûlée also benefit from eggs' ability to emulsify and produce smooth, satiny, hom*ogeneous mixtures. Their ability to hold up to four times their weight in moisture makes eggs a good thickener for sauces, custards and curds. The proteins in eggs coagulate or set at different temperatures.

What makes stuffing unhealthy? ›

Stuffing is not strictly a healthy food, because it is typically high in calories, fat, sodium, and refined carbohydrates. 1 But that doesn't mean you can't enjoy it, All foods can fit into a healthy diet in moderation.

Why do people add eggs to everything? ›

Not only do eggs add an element of creamy indulgence, there's even some science behind their joy. “Eggs are a perfect emulsifier and binder so work really well to make many dishes cohesive,” she continues.

What is the importance of egg yolk in preparing salad dressing? ›

Mayonnaise is an emulsion of oil in water, but egg yolk is the key emulsifier. Egg yolks contain long molecules called phospholipids that are able to interact with both the oil layer and the water. Mayonnaise is an impressively stable emulsion, which is why is can be sold in a shelf-stable form.

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