Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
2 cup

yellow cornmeal

2 cup

all-purpose flour

0.5 cup

sugar

2 tbsp

baking powder

2 tsp

salt

2 cup

milk

0.67 cup

vegetable oil

2 unit

eggs

1 lb

chorizo sausage

casings removed

2.25 cup

onions

chopped

2 unit

red bell peppers

chopped

1 unit

anaheim chili

chopped

0.25 cup

fresh cilantro

chopped

1.5 tsp

dried oregano

0.67 cup

canned chicken broth

Step 1
~6 min

Preheat oven to 400F.

Step 2
~6 min

Butter a 13x9x2 inch glass baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~6 min

Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 4
~6 min

Whisk milk, oil, and eggs in a medium bowl.

Step 5
~6 min

Add milk mixture to dry ingredients and stir until just blended.

Step 6
~6 min

Transfer batter to the prepared baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 7
~6 min

Bake for about 25 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8
~6 min

Cool the cornbread.

Step 9
~6 min

Preheat oven to 375F.

Step 10
~6 min

Cut cornbread into 1/2 inch cubes to measure 12 cups (reserve remaining bread).

Step 11
~6 min

Transfer bread cubes to a baking sheet.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 12
~6 min

Bake bread cubes until dry but not hard, about 15 minutes.

Step 13
~6 min

Transfer bread cubes to a large bowl, maintain oven temperature.

Step 14
~6 min

Butter a 13x9x2 inch glass baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 15
~6 min

Cook chorizo sausage in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until brown, about 10 minutes, crumbling with a spoon.

Step 16
~6 min

Reduce heat to medium-low.

Step 17
~6 min

Add onion, red peppers, and chili to the skillet.

Step 18
~6 min

Sauté until tender, about 15 minutes.

Step 19
~6 min

Stir chorizo mixture, cilantro, and oregano into the bread cubes.

Step 20
~6 min

Mix in enough chicken broth to moisten.

Step 21
~6 min

Spoon into the prepared baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 22
~6 min

Cover with foil.

Step 23
~6 min

Bake until heated through, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a crispier top, remove the foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.

Add other vegetables like celery or mushrooms for more flavor.

Use a mix of day-old bread and cornbread for a varied texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepared 1 day ahead and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with roasted turkey or chicken.

Pair with cranberry sauce and gravy.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted Turkey
Cranberry Sauce
Gravy

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Traditional Thanksgiving dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Holidays
Family Gatherings

Popularity Score

70/100