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Cornbread Stuffing with Sausage and Collard Greens

This hearty cornbread stuffing with sausage and collard greens is a vibrant, high-protein twist on a classic side dish. By using golden buttermilk cornbread instead of traditional white loaf, the dish gains a subtle sweetness that perfectly balances the spicy heat of the Italian sausage and the earthy, savoury notes of the greens. It is an excellent choice for a Sunday roast or a festive gathering, offering a more indulgent texture thanks to the addition of double cream and rich chicken broth.

Designed to be both comforting and substantial, this recipe is ideal for feeding a crowd. The combination of leafy collard greens and protein-rich sausage makes it a satisfying stand-alone meal or a robust accompaniment to roast poultry. For ease of preparation, you can toast the cornbread cubes up to two days in advance, allowing you to assemble and bake this impressive dish with minimal fuss on the day.

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Ingredients for Cornbread Stuffing with Sausage and Collard Greens

  • Buttermilk Cornbread

  • 9 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided, plus more for pan

  • 2 matskedar extra jungfruolivolja

  • 675g hot or sweet Italian sausage, casings removed

  • 1 stor lök, finhackad

  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped

  • 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary

  • 1 matsked kosher salt

  • 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

  • 2 bunches collard greens, stems and ribs removed, leaves torn or cut into 2" pieces

  • 350ml double cream

  • 600ml low-sodium chicken broth, divided

  • 3 large eggs, beaten to blend

Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat oven to 149°C. Cut cornbread into 1" cubes and divide between 2 large rimmed baking sheets. Toast, turning over halfway through, until outsides are dried out and some of the sides are golden brown, 45–55 minutes.

Increase oven temperature to 177°C. Lightly butter a 13x9" baking dish. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium-high. Arrange sausage in a single layer in pot and cook, undisturbed, until browned underneath, about 4 minutes. Break up into bite-size pieces with a heatproof rubber spatula or wooden spoon and continue to cook, tossing occasionally, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes longer. Transfer sausage to a large bowl.

Reduce heat to medium-low and add 120ml butter to same pot; swirl to melt and to coat bottom of pot. Add onion, celery, garlic, rosemary, salt, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables are softened but not yet browned, about 5 minutes. Add collard greens and cook, tossing occasionally, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add cream and 240ml broth and bring mixture to a bare simmer. Cover pot and cook until greens are softened, 7–9 minutes.

Add vegetable mixture to bowl with sausage; mix in remaining 1325ml broth, then eggs. Add cornbread and carefully toss once (don’t break up pieces). Let sit 5 minutes, then gently toss again. Let sit until almost all the liquid has been absorbed, about 5 minutes more. Transfer stuffing, still being gentle with it, to prepared baking dish. Dot surface with pieces of remaining 1 tablespoon butter and cover with foil.

Bake stuffing until hot in the centre when pierced with a paring knife, 20–25 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until surface is deep golden brown and there are some crispy bits of sausage and greens on top, 25–30 minutes more.

Cornbread croutons can be made 2 days ahead; store in an airtight container at room temperature. Stuffing can be assembled but not baked one day ahead; cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before baking.

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