Southwest Corn Bread Stuffing with Corn and Green Chilies

Vegetarian
Health score
3%
Southwest Corn Bread Stuffing with Corn and Green Chilies
45 min.
12
206kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Southwest Corn Bread Stuffing with Corn and Green Chilies! This vegetarian side dish is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, making it an ideal accompaniment for any festive meal or family gathering. Imagine the warmth of freshly baked buttermilk corn bread, combined with the vibrant kick of jalapeño and poblano chilies, all brought together with sweet petite corn kernels and aromatic cilantro.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a dish that serves 12 people, ensuring that everyone at your table will be satisfied. With each bite, you'll experience the perfect balance of savory and sweet, enhanced by the richness of eggs and butter. The stuffing is not only delicious but also visually appealing, with its colorful medley of ingredients that will brighten up your holiday spread.

Whether you're preparing for a Thanksgiving feast or simply looking to elevate your weeknight dinner, this stuffing is sure to impress. The crispy golden top adds a delightful crunch, while the moist interior offers a comforting, homey feel. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy a dish that celebrates the bold flavors of the Southwest!

Ingredients

  • large pepper flakes seeded chopped
  •  cornbread 
  • pound corn kernels yellow frozen thawed
  • large eggs 
  • 0.7 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • 1.3 cups spring onion chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • ounces pepper flakes fresh seeded chopped
  • 2.3 teaspoons salt 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 10 tablespoons butter unsalted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add all chilies; sauté until beginning to soften, about 8 minutes. Stir in 1 package corn and green onions.
  3. Transfer to very large bowl.
  4. Mix in cilantro. Coarsely crumble corn bread into vegetable mixture; toss to blend.
  5. Blend second package of corn, eggs, sugar, salt, and pepper in processor to coarse puree. Stir mixture into stuffing.
  6. Loosely fill neck and main cavities of turkey with stuffing.
  7. Add enough broth to remaining stuffing to moisten slightly (1/4 to 3/4 cup, depending on amount of remaining stuffing). Generously butter baking dish. Spoon remaining stuffing into prepared dish. Cover with buttered foil, buttered side down.
  8. Bake stuffing in dish along side turkey until heated through, about 25 minutes. Uncover stuffing.
  9. Bake until top of stuffing is slightly crisp and golden, about 15 minutes longer.
  10. Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish, depending on recipe.
  11. Transfer stuffing to prepared dish. Cover with buttered foil, buttered side down.
  12. Bake until heated through, about 40 minutes. Uncover and bake until top is slightly crisp and golden, about 20 minutes longer.
  13. * Available at Latin American markets and many supermarkets.

Nutrition Facts

Calories206kcal
Protein9.21%
Fat51.86%
Carbs38.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.34
Glycemic Load
4.07
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
10.360434894976%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.14mg
Quercetin
1.58mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:206.48kcal
10.32%
Fat:12.62g
19.42%
Saturated Fat:6.9g
43.15%
Carbohydrates:21.32g
7.11%
Net Carbohydrates:18.92g
6.88%
Sugar:10.23g
11.37%
Cholesterol:89.93mg
29.98%
Sodium:650.75mg
28.29%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.04g
10.08%
Vitamin C:46.74mg
56.65%
Vitamin K:29.73µg
28.31%
Vitamin A:875.19IU
17.5%
Folate:53.07µg
13.27%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.34%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
11.07%
Phosphorus:107.5mg
10.75%
Fiber:2.4g
9.58%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.56%
Selenium:6.37µg
9.1%
Potassium:263.98mg
7.54%
Vitamin B3:1.31mg
6.57%
Vitamin B5:0.64mg
6.4%
Iron:1.08mg
6.03%
Magnesium:22.31mg
5.58%
Vitamin E:0.83mg
5.52%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.86%
Copper:0.09mg
4.69%
Zinc:0.63mg
4.18%
Calcium:34.15mg
3.41%
Vitamin D:0.51µg
3.39%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
2.99%
Source:Epicurious