Best 2 Caramelized Onion Cornbread Dressing Recipes

Caramelized onion cornbread dressing is a classic Southern dish that is perfect for any occasion. This dressing is made with a combination of cornbread, onions, celery, and herbs, and it is then baked until golden brown. The caramelized onions add a sweet and savory flavor to the dressing, and the cornbread gives it a slightly crunchy texture. This dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMELIZED ONION AND CORNBREAD DRESSING

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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 onions, chopped
6 large cornmeal muffins, cubed
A handful fresh sage leaves, chopped
1 egg
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chicken stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, for about 10 minutes, or until soft and caramelized. Scrape into a large mixing bowl, add the cornbread pieces and the sage, season well with salt and pepper, and give it a good toss until it's well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, cream, and stock, and pour that over the cornbread. Stir the stuffing together, spoon it into a buttered baking dish and put it in the oven along with the turkey. Bake until hot and crusty on top, about 30 minutes.

CARAMELIZED ONION CORNBREAD DRESSING

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Sweet cornbread and zesty Italian sausage? Yes, please! This recipe is wonderful...a delightful departure from other more traditional dressings.

Provided by Heather McDaniel

Categories Side Casseroles

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 box Jiffy cornbread mix (prepared as directed, crumbled)
2 medium chicken pieces (cooked and shredded) or 2 links Johnsonville mild Italian sausage, plus 1 link Johnsonville hot Italian sausage (casing removed and cooked)
1 can(s) cream of mushroom soup
3-4 c chicken stock
2 medium onions (diced)
1-2 Tbsp dried sage
OPTIONAL:
4-6 Tbsp butter

Steps:

1. Make cornbread according to package directions.
2. Once cornbread baked, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using butter or EVOO (I use both), saute diced onions in medium to large saucepan until dark brown. Pour into greased 9x13 baking dish. Add crumbled cornbread, cooked meat of choice and sage.
3. In medium bowl, whisk together soup and 1c chicken broth. Pour over cornbread mixture. Toss until well combined.
4. Pour remaining stock over dressing mixture, stirring until completely moistened. Bake for approximately 30 minutes. Optional: Top w/ 4-6 tbsp butter during last few minutes of baking.

Tips:

For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of water.
Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, sage, or rosemary, for extra flavor.
If you don't have time to caramelize the onions, you can use a jar of store-bought caramelized onions.
If you don't have cornbread, you can use another type of bread, such as white bread, wheat bread, or even croissants.
To make the dressing ahead of time, prepare it according to the recipe and then store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat it in a 350°F oven for about 30 minutes, or until heated through.
Serve the dressing hot with your favorite Thanksgiving dishes, such as turkey, mashed potatoes, and green bean casserole.

Conclusion:

Caramelized onion cornbread dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving or any other special occasion. With its sweet and savory flavors, this dressing is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a side dish that is both delicious and impressive, give caramelized onion cornbread dressing a try.