Heart Healthy Cornbread Stuffing

(5.0)
By Judy Capodanno
Published 2/7/2022
Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
Approved for These Diets:
Heart Healthy | Gluten Free

Add this gluten-free cornbread stuffing to your Thanksgiving table this year for an enticingly fragrant spread worth sharing. Leftover cornbread combines with diced onions, figs, and garlic for a one-of-a-kind holiday side dish.

Total Time
60 minutes
Servings
8
Calories
283
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Ingredients

Recipe yields 8 servings

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How to Make Cornbread Stuffing

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°.

  2. Step 2

    Lightly coat a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

  3. Step 3

    In a small bowl, soak figs in bourbon or orange juice until soft. Once soft, remove from liquid. Discard any remaining liquid and set aside figs.

  4. Step 4

    In a large bowl, combine cornbread, onion, celery, garlic, chestnuts, sage and figs. Add chicken broth and mix well. Let stand 5 minutes. Lightly whisk egg whites and fold into cornbread mixture.

  5. Step 5

    Evenly spread mixture into baking dish. Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
3/4 cup

283
Calories
5
g
Fat
35
mg
Cholesterol
487
mg
Sodium
51
g
Carbs
2
g
Sat. Fat
5
g
Fiber
9
g
Protein
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