Thanksgiving is synonymous with tradition — turkey, mashed potatoes, and gravy are practically guaranteed fixtures on any given table. But what about stuffing? While the classic bread-based side dish remains a favorite, there’s always room for innovation, especially when it comes from culinary icon Martha Stewart. Her latest recipe adds a smoky twist to this Thanksgiving staple with bacon and cornbread, promising a flavor explosion that might just dethrone your old go-to stuffing recipe.
Stewart’s Instagram post confidently declares: “Shake up your Thanksgiving spread with our bacon-cornbread stuffing recipe.” It touts the combination of smoky, savory, and slightly sweet elements that create an irresistible flavor profile. The secret, according to Stewart, lies in blending cornbread and white bread for optimal texture. This isn’t a fussy recipe either; it requires just 25 minutes of prep time and minimal effort. The core ingredients — cornbread, bacon, onion, and sage — already hint at a symphony of deliciousness waiting to be unveiled.
But how exactly does this upgraded stuffing come together? Begin by cubing both cornbread and white bread into ½-inch pieces and drying them in the oven for about 15 minutes. This step ensures a perfectly crisp texture within the final dish. While the bread is busy crisping up, render crispy bacon over medium heat, capturing its savory fat. Then, toss in diced onion, celery, and garlic, cooking until they soften to translucent perfection before adding a touch of fresh sage for an aromatic boost.
All these elements then come together in a large bowl with the dried bread cubes, whisked eggs, flavorful broth, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Give it all a thorough mix, let it rest briefly, stir again after about five minutes, and finally transfer the glorious concoction into a baking dish. The finishing touch? A 25-minute stint in the oven until the top turns a beautiful golden brown, signaling readiness to devour.
For those eager to add this bacon cornbread stuffing to their Thanksgiving table, Stewart provides the full recipe along with helpful tips and tricks on her website. With its promise of elevated flavor and ease of preparation, it’s quite likely this rendition will become your new Thanksgiving tradition.
