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    Instant Pot Stuffing AKA Cornbread Dressing

    Published August 27, 2018. Last modified November 13, 2019 By Gary White

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    Instant Pot Stuffing AKA Cornbread Dressing | The Foodie Eats

    This Instant Pot Stuffing (which we call cornbread dressing) is sure to be a hit on any holiday table. We love it with gravy and cranberry sauce!Instant Pot Stuffing AKA Cornbread Dressing | The Foodie Eats

    Growing up, my mom's macaroni and cheese was my favorite food in the whole world. But as I became an adult, it shifted to her cornbread dressing. It took me about 6 attempts to finally nail down a recipe (since she never measures anything), but I mastered it last year. Now, I've converted it into this Instant Pot Stuffing recipe! But it sounds weird calling it stuffing because in the south we call it dressing. Same thing though!

    Instant Pot Stuffing AKA Cornbread Dressing | The Foodie Eats

    The Process

    Start by making turkey stock. (While making you own turkey stock is optional, I highly recommend it!)

    Instant Pot Stuffing AKA Cornbread Dressing | The Foodie Eats

    Add 4 turkey thighs to pot and season with 1 tablespoon of salt and teaspoon of black pepper.

    Instant Pot Stuffing AKA Cornbread Dressing | The Foodie Eats

    Cover turkey with 8 cups of water. Cook at high pressure for 30 minutes, then allow pressure to release naturally.

    Instant Pot Stuffing AKA Cornbread Dressing | The Foodie Eats

    Remove turkey and set aside. Pour broth through a fine mesh strainer to remove impurities. Use broth in all your favorite holiday recipes to take them to the next level.

    Instant Pot Stuffing AKA Cornbread Dressing | The Foodie Eats

    Using the sauté setting - add 2 tablespoons of oil to pot.

    Instant Pot Stuffing AKA Cornbread Dressing | The Foodie Eats

    Then add onions, celery, bell peppers, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Cook for about 5 minutes, until veggies are soft and translucent. This is your only chance to cook them, so make sure the soften. We don't want crunchy celery.

    Instant Pot Stuffing AKA Cornbread Dressing | The Foodie Eats

    Meanwhile, remove the meat from 2 turkey thighs. Should be a total of about 1 ½ cups.

    Instant Pot Stuffing AKA Cornbread Dressing | The Foodie Eats

    Chop turkey into small bean-sized pieces. Set aside.

    Instant Pot Stuffing AKA Cornbread Dressing | The Foodie Eats

    Turn off sauté setting. Add peas to pot, followed by...

    Instant Pot Stuffing AKA Cornbread Dressing | The Foodie Eats

    ...turkey...

    Instant Pot Stuffing AKA Cornbread Dressing | The Foodie Eats

    ...cornbread...

    Instant Pot Stuffing AKA Cornbread Dressing | The Foodie Eats

    ...stuffing mix...

    Instant Pot Stuffing AKA Cornbread Dressing | The Foodie Eats

    sage, poultry seasoning...

    Instant Pot Stuffing AKA Cornbread Dressing | The Foodie Eats

    ...and turkey stock.

    Instant Pot Stuffing AKA Cornbread Dressing | The Foodie Eats

    Mix all ingredients together REALLY well.

    Instant Pot Stuffing AKA Cornbread Dressing | The Foodie Eats

    Spray a 7-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.

    Instant Pot Stuffing AKA Cornbread Dressing | The Foodie Eats

    Pour all ingredients into pan, spread out evenly, and pack down firmly.

    Instant Pot Stuffing AKA Cornbread Dressing | The Foodie Eats

    Cover with aluminum foil.

    Instant Pot Stuffing AKA Cornbread Dressing | The Foodie Eats

    Pour 1 cup of turkey stock into pot (do not rinse out first!), then add a 3" trivet.

    Instant Pot Stuffing AKA Cornbread Dressing | The Foodie Eats

    Place pan on top of trivet, lock lid, and cook at high pressure for 30 minutes. Once cook time is complete, quick release pressure. Remove pan from pot, take off foil covering, and place in oven under high broiler for about 5 minutes to crisp the top.

    And This is the Amazing Result…

    Instant Pot Stuffing AKA Cornbread Dressing | The Foodie Eats

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    FAQs

    What if I don't have a 3" trivet? You can find a 3" trivet on Amazon for just over $5. We haven’t tested the recipe with the trivet that comes with the Instant Pot as it would sit so close to the water. Several readers have told us that using the trivet that came with their pot worked for them, but their brownies did not rise quite as much and were a bit denser. Other readers have used a small pan turned upside down to elevate their pan.

    Can I leave out the peas? Yes, the recipe will still work.

    Do I use sweet or unsweet cornbread? Unsweet. If using a boxed mix, I recommend choosing a low (or no) sugar option.

    Can I substitute chicken stock for turkey stock? Yes. We like to make our own turkey stock while cooking the turkey that will be used in this recipe (as pictured in the process shots above). However, you can use store bought stock for this recipe.

    ★ Did you make this recipe? Please give it a star rating below!★

    Instant Pot Stuffing AKA Cornbread Dressing | The Foodie Eats

    Instant Pot Stuffing AKA Cornbread Dressing

    This Instant Pot Stuffing (which we call cornbread dressing) is sure to be a hit on any holiday table. We love it with gravy and cranberry sauce!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Southern
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 219kcal
    Author: Gary White

    Ingredients

    • 2 Tbsp. oil or butter preferably bacon fat
    • ½ cup yellow onions diced
    • ½ cup celery diced
    • ½ cup green bell pepper diced
    • ½ cup canned sweet peas drained
    • 1 ½ cups cooked turkey preferably thigh meat, chopped
    • 2 cups cooked cornbread not sweet, crumbled
    • 2 cups stuffing mix Pepperidge Farm Herb Seasoned
    • ½ tsp. ground sage
    • 1 tsp. poultry seasoning
    • 3 cups turkey stock

    Instructions

    • Using the sauté setting – add 2 tablespoons of oil to pot. Then add onions, celery, bell peppers, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Cook for about 5 minutes, until veggies are soft and translucent. This is your only chance to cook them, so make sure they soften. We don’t want crunchy celery.
    • Meanwhile, remove the meat from 2 turkey thighs. Should be a total of about 1 ½ cups. Chop turkey into small bean-sized pieces. Set aside.
    • Turn off sauté setting. Add all remaining ingredients to pot and mix REALLY well.
    • Spray a 7-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. Pour all ingredients into pan, spread out evenly, and pack down firmly. Cover with aluminum foil.
    • Pour 1 cup of turkey stock into pot (do not rinse out first!), then add a 3-inch trivet. Place pan on top of trivet, lock lid, and cook at high pressure for 30 minutes. Once cook time is complete, quick release pressure. 
    • Remove pan from pot, take off foil covering, and place in oven under high broiler for about 5 minutes to crisp the top.
    • Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    While making you own turkey stock is not required, I highly recommend it... Add 4 turkey thighs to pot and season with 1 tablespoon of salt and teaspoon of black pepper. Cover turkey with 8 cups of water. Cook at high pressure for 30 minutes, then allow pressure to release naturally. Remove turkey and set aside. Pour broth through a fine mesh strainer to remove impurities. Use broth in all your favorite holiday recipes to take them to the next level. You'll have both extra turkey and stock with this method.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 573mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 310IU | Vitamin C: 6.5mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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    Comments

    1. Stephen

      October 06, 2019 at 5:40 pm

      Omit turkey, add oysters.😀

      Reply
    2. Sherrill

      April 03, 2021 at 7:59 pm

      5 stars
      This was wonderful! I did omit the peas and added green onions instead. My small town store doesn't stock pepperidge farms so I used the only other alternative, chicken stove top stuffing. I also couldn't find any turkey so I used 1 cornish game hen and about eight chicken legs. Sooooo goooooood!

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    3. Melissa F.

      November 23, 2022 at 6:28 pm

      5 stars
      I make this every year now for Thanksgiving and Christmas! Reminds me of my grandma’s old recipe. Love it!

      Reply

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