Good Dee's Spicy Southwest Corn Free Bread Stuffing

You might be thinking...Spicy Stuffing? Why!? Well, Deana and I are both from Texas and what can we say, we love the heat! We can all love traditional stuffing and have a side plate of adventure. This will be a hit amongst the heat loving eaters. They will BEG for more!

Not into spice but love flavor? Omit the jalapeno for a mild adventure.

Here's what you'll need:

1 Good Dee's Corn Free Bread Mix - prepared and cooled

Ingredients needed for Cornbread:

3 eggs

3 tbs melted unsalted butter or olive oil (I used evoo)

1 tbs apple cider vinegar

1/2 onion (diced)

1 green bell pepper (diced) 

1 orange bell pepper (diced)

1 yellow bell pepper (diced)

1 red bell pepper (diced)

4 stalks of celery (sliced thin)

2 large carrots (sliced thin)

2 jalapenos (or 1 for mild)

1/2 cup chicken broth

1 tbs fresh or dried thyme

2 cloves of garlic (diced small)

3 tbs butter 

1 tsp smoked paprika

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven or air fryer to 350 degrees
2. Cook your cornbread according to the directions and allow to cool
3. Dice your cornbread according to the size you desire. I prefer larger cubes
4. In a saute pan on medium. Melt your butter, add your onion, garlic and jalapeno
5. Once the onions are translucent, add your remaining vegetable ingredients (not the broth) and cook until all are soft and set on low
6. Toast your cornbread cubes until dry
7. In a large mixing bowl, add your toasted cubes and veggies and toss gently with two spoons
8. Microwave your chicken broth and slowly add to your desired consistency. I prefer a slightly wetter stuffing so I use all of it
9. Taste test, adjust salt and place in a serving dish
10. Garnish and serve! 

Bonus flavors: 

Add 1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Or 

Add 1/3 cup cooked and chopped hickory smoked bacon

Or go traditional with your stuffing!! We love it all