Johnnycake stuffing for poultry
Johnnycake stuffing for poultry is a traditional American side dish, particularly popular in New England, that uses crumbled johnnycakes (cornmeal-based flatbreads) as the starchy base. It is typically mixed with savory ingredients like onions, celery, herbs, and broth, and often includes sausage or other meats for added flavor and richness.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates from the cornmeal and bread, with a moderate amount of fat from added butter, sausage, or broth. It provides a good source of iron and B vitamins from the cornmeal and any included meat, with a typical serving containing roughly 300-400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4.5 mg |
| Folate | 40 mcg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Potassium | 250 mg |
| Selenium | 12 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Johnnycakes themselves are a historic Native American and colonial American food, making this stuffing a culinary link to early American history. Nutritionally, using cornmeal as a base offers a gluten-free alternative to traditional bread stuffing, though it is often combined with other ingredients.
