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Southern Cornbread Dressing Recipe

Southern Cornbread Dressing Recipe
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This Southern Cornbread Dressing recipe is a classic holiday side dish that’s perfect for Thanksgiving or any festive gathering. It features a delicious blend of cornbread, white bread, aromatic vegetables, and savory seasonings, baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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Cornbread:

  • 6 cups crumbled cornbread

White Bread:

  • 4 cups day-old white bread, cubed

Vegetables:

  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery

Seasonings:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Binding:

  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 3 to 4 cups chicken or turkey broth

Optional:

  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet, melt the butter and cook the onion and celery until soft.
  3. Mix Ingredients: Combine cornbread, white bread, cooked vegetables, seasonings, eggs, and broth. Add parsley if desired.
  4. Bake: Transfer mixture to baking dish and bake for 40–45 minutes until golden.
  5. Rest and Serve: Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • This dressing can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.
  • Enhance flavor with turkey broth or cooked chicken.
  • Adjust seasoning if using salted broth.

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