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Cornbread Dressing Recipe

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A classic Southern Cornbread Dressing recipe that combines savory herbs, tender vegetables, and moist cornbread to create a comforting side dish perfect for holiday meals or family dinners.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 2 cups chopped celery
  • 2 large onions, chopped

Dressing Base

  • 5 cups crumbled buttermilk cornbread (dry)
  • 5 cups dry bread crumbs
  • 3 cups turkey or chicken broth

Seasonings & Others

  • 1 stick margarine
  • 1 stick butter
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 ½ teaspoons poultry seasoning
  • 3 teaspoons sage (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare for baking the dressing.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large baking pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray (such as Pam), combine the chopped celery and onions with melted butter. Add the beaten eggs, crumbled dry buttermilk cornbread, dry bread crumbs, and turkey or chicken broth. Stir in poultry seasoning, sage, salt, and pepper. The mixture should be fairly soupy to ensure the dressing stays moist during baking; add extra broth if needed.
  3. Bake Covered: Cover the baking pan with foil and bake the dressing for 35 minutes. This allows the mixture to cook through without drying out.
  4. Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes to brown the top and set the dressing firmly.

Notes

  • Use dry cornbread and bread crumbs for the best texture; fresh or moist bread can make the dressing too soggy.
  • Adjust the amount of broth depending on desired moistness—dressing should be moist but not soupy before baking.
  • For a stronger herb flavor, add a little extra sage or poultry seasoning.
  • To enhance the richness, you can substitute all margarine or butter with all butter if preferred.
  • This dressing pairs perfectly with roasted turkey or chicken for a traditional holiday meal.

Keywords: Cornbread Dressing, Southern Side Dish, Holiday Stuffing, Thanksgiving Dressing, Savory Dressing

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