Do you have to dry out cornbread for stuffing?

While you can use almost any bread — cornbread, bagels, or even frozen waffles — to make stuffing, it needs to be dried or “staled” first. Any attempts to make stuffing with soft, fresh baked bread will result in a bread soup with a soggy texture. Follow this tip: Stale, dried-out bread makes the best stuffing.

How do I dry out cornbread for stuffing?

Cut corn bread into 3/4-inch cubes. Place corn bread cubes on baking sheet and toast until dry but not hard, about 15 minutes. Cool. Transfer to large bowl.

What’s the difference between cornbread dressing and cornbread stuffing?

Stuffing, according to Merriam-Webster, is “a seasoned mixture (as of bread crumbs, vegetables, and butter) that is typically placed inside the cavity of a turkey, pepper, etc. Dressing is cooked in a dish separate from your poultry—like in a casserole dish—and is often used to “dress” your meal up.

Is stuffing made from cornbread?

Technically, you can use freshly baked, fully cooled cornbread, but your stuffing will be quite moist, closer to a corn casserole than a tender stuffing. (Or, if you like your stuffing super moist and only have stale bread, whisk in an extra cup of broth! This recipe can handle it.)

What kind of bread is best for stuffing?

The best bread to use for stuffing is the kind that has neutral flavor, tight crumb, with a slight tendency to be on the sweet side. Good choices will be white bread, challah or brioche to name a few.

Should I add eggs to stuffing?

Some cooks add an egg or two to their stuffing as a binder. Once again, cornbread breaks the rules—it’s moist and tender enough on its own so there’s no need to add a lot of extra liquid.

What is stuffing called in the South?

In the South, it’s typically referred to as dressing. In the Northeast, it’s almost always stuffing. In Pennsylvania Dutch Country, it’s actually called filling and is mixed with mashed potatoes.

Is cornbread stuffing better than regular stuffing?

The main difference between how you make dressing versus stuffing comes down to whether you use cornbread or a loaf of bread as the main ingredient. People who love cornbread dressing say it’s much sweeter and yummier than stuffing. This side dish is cooked in a separate pan, never, ever, in the turkey itself.

What’s in cornbread stuffing?

Ingredients