Mexican Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing made with cornbread tossed with sauteed peppers and onions, Mexican chorizo, chipotle peppers, chicken broth, cream, and spices. The most flavorful stuffing you will ever try!
My sister-in-law, Robyne, is a phenomenal cook and she is always cooking up food full of flavor and spice, just how I like it. She is known for her Southwest Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing and she makes it every single Thanksgiving and we all go crazy for it!
It is basically taking your traditional stuffing and taking it up a notch and making it extra gourmet.
We take Thanksgiving dinner very seriously in our family! This Cornbread Stuffing is one of the most popular Thanksgiving side dishes. It has the perfect amount of spice and depth of flavor throughout it and pairs perfectly with Smoked Turkey and Southwest Creamed Corn.
Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing Ingredients:
- Cornbread
- Chorizo (Pork Chorizo or Beef Chorizo)
- Red Pepper
- Onion
- Butter
- Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
- Chicken Stock
- Half-n-Half
- Egg
- Spices: Sage, Thyme, Garlic, Salt and Pepper
What kind of chorizo should I use in stuffing?
I suggest using ground pork chorizo sausage or beef chorizo. The most popular type is pork chorizo. My favorite beef chorizo or pork chorizo is made by Denmark Foods in Arizona and can be found at Fry's stores.
How much cornbread do I need for this recipe?
You need about 6 cups of cornbread for this recipe, which is about a 9-inch pan of cornbread. I tested out this recipe using different types of cornbread. I used a cornbread mix that made enough to fill a 9 x 9-inch square pan. After baking and cooled, I cut the cornbread into squares. If you want your cornbread to be extra toasty, I suggest cutting it into squares and placing it in an oven to toast it.
Is this chorizo cornbread stuffing spicy?
I would consider it a mild stuffing with some spice. The spice mainly comes from the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and the chorizo. If you use hot spiced chorizo, the stuffing will be spicier. If you add more chipotles, it will make it hotter. The red pepper gives a punch of flavor but has no spice.
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Mexican Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing
Ingredients
- 6 cups Cornbread * (cut into squares)
- 1 lb. Ground Chorizo Sausage
- 4 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 large Red Pepper (chopped)
- 1 Onion (chopped)
- 2 Chipotle Chilies, in adobo sauce (diced)
- 1 ½ cups Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Half-n-Half
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ to 1 teaspoon Thyme
- ½ to 1 teaspoon Sage
Instructions
- Make and bake cornbread according to package instructions on box or homemade cornbread recipe for 9 x 9 pan. Set aside to cool. Once the cornbread has cooled, cut into squares.
- Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and cook until fully cooked. Drain on paper towels.
- Clean out skillet and add butter and heat over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 8-10 minutes or until onions are softened. Add red peppers and cook for 5-6 minutes longer, or until the peppers are softened. Add chipotle peppers and remove from heat.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, half-n-half, pepper, garlic, thyme, and sage until completely combined.
- Place dried cornbread squares into a large bowl. Pour liquid mixture over it. Add chorizo and onions and peppers. Carefully toss, trying to not break up the cornbread too much.
- Pour into a 10 x 13 casserole dish. Bake covered with foil at 375 degrees for 30-40 minutes. If you want it to be toasty on top, remove foil and cook for 5 minutes longer. Serve warm.
Notes
Carolina
Our family loves Mexican food, so this recipe caught my eye a couple of years ago. I made it for TG and it was such a big hit, that it is now a staple for our dinner. The spice in it is SO good and everyone loves it. Thanks for a great recipe.