Best 9 Cornbread Dressing For A Crowd Recipes

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Cornbread dressing may be the most prized side dish in the Southern Thanksgiving canon. The region’s bakeries and restaurants churn out massive pans of it during the holidays, but it remains a dish best made at home. The love and care that goes into a from-scratch cornbread dressing is evident in every bite from its crispy edges to its moist, flavorful interior. And because it is so easy to make ahead, cornbread dressing is the perfect dish to prepare for a crowd. No matter which recipe you choose, you can be sure that your cornbread dressing will be a smash hit with your family and guests.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S CORN BREAD DRESSING



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My grandmother often made this for my family at holidays and also just with good homemade meals. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have!

Provided by Amy

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Cornbread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package dry corn bread mix
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup chopped celery
1 small onion
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons dried sage
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare the dry corn bread mix according to package directions. Cool and crumble.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and saute the celery and onion until soft.
  • In a large bowl, combine the celery, onions, 3 cups crumbled corn bread, eggs, chicken stock, sage and salt and pepper to taste; mix well.
  • Place into prepared dish and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.8 calories, Carbohydrate 52.8 g, Cholesterol 75.8 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1582.3 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

CORNBREAD DRESSING



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This is my favorite Cornbread Dressing I use for special holidays. I make my own white bread using my bread machine and my own Skillet Cornbread to use in this recipe. If you prepare the bread ahead of time, you can freeze them until ready to use. I really like this dressing. It is easy to do and has a great flavor. I like to add fresh mushrooms to the mix. Happy Holidays!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Christmas

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups chopped onions
2 cups chopped celery
1/2 cup butter
4 cups finely crumbled toasted bread (I use homemade)
4 cups finely crumbled cornbread (see recipe I posted for Skillet Cornbread)
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black black pepper
1 tablespoon dried sage
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
turkey broth (from simmering turkey giblets with 3 1/2 cups water for 45 minutes. You can use unused portion to ma)
4 large eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet; add the onions and celery and saute until tender.
  • Combine toasted bread and cornbread in a large bowl and mix.
  • Add onions and celery plus their cooking liquid, the salt, pepper, sage, and poultry seasoning and mix throughly.
  • Using a bulb baster, add just enough turkey giblet broth to make a very moist mixture, then stir in the eggs and scrape the dressing into a large greased baking pan or dish.
  • Bake in 400 degree F oven until dressing is nicely browned, about 30-40 minutes.

CORNBREAD DRESSING FOR A CROWD



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At least 10 of us women made this old-fashioned dressing to feed over 1,500 people at our church's fall festival. Everyone thought it was wonderful. It's the best dressing I've ever made.-Patty Kierce, Weir, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 40 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups water
2 large onions, chopped
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
1-1/2 cups minced fresh parsley
1 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 loaves (1-1/2 pounds each) bread, toasted and cubed
12 cups cubed cornbread, toasted
10 large eggs, lightly beaten
10 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
5 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the water, onions, celery, parsley, butter and nutmeg. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until vegetables are tender. In several large bowls, combine the bread, cornbread, uncooked eggs, hard-boiled eggs, chicken, broth and onion mixture. , Divide among four greased 3-qt. baking dishes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 268mg cholesterol, Sodium 1196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

CORNBREAD DRESSING



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Complete the Thanksgiving feast with this classic Cornbread Dressing recipe from Food Network.

Provided by Claire Robinson

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 tablespoons butter, divided
1 large Vidalia or Spanish onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
3/4 cup water
6 cups cubed (1-inch pieces) store-bought or homemade cornbread, about 1 pound
1/3 cup fresh sage leaves, about 12, stems removed
2 large eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter; add the onions and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring often, until light golden, about 6 to 8 minutes and remove from the pan to a small plate. Raise the heat to medium-high and add the water, scraping up the brown bits from the bottom of the skillet and allowing the water to simmer just a couple of minutes to infuse in the onion flavor. Remove from the heat.
  • Put the cornbread in a large mixing bowl. Melt the remaining 6 tablespoons butter in a small pan over medium heat and let it bubble until the milk solids to start to turn golden. Add the sage leaves and briefly fry until beginning to crisp, about 30 seconds. With a slotted spoon, remove sage and put on top of cornbread to drain and crisp. Remove the butter from the heat. Add the eggs and cooked onions to the cornbread and pour the browned butter over the mixture. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the onion infused water, a tablespoon at a time, gently folding, until cornbread is evenly moistened but not soggy. Pour the dressing into a 9 by 11-inch baking dish and bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown in color and the dressing is set in the middle, about 30 minutes.

CORNBREAD STUFFING



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons butter
2 cups chopped yellow onions
1 cup chopped celery
2 cups fresh corn kernels
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup diced red pepper
1/2-pound diced smoked ham
2 eggs
3 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 cups cubed and toasted cornbread

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Melt butter and sweet vegetables until tender. Add ham and cook over low heat for 2 more minutes. Set aside to slightly cool. Whisk together eggs, stock, cream and herbs and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Combine all items, including cornbread, in a 4-quart lasagna pan and cook covered for 30 minutes. Uncover and cook for additional 20 minutes or until crusty.

CORNBREAD DRESSING RECIPE - (3.9/5)



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Provided by lindaauman

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups onions, chopped
2 cups celery, chopped
1/2 cup butter
4 cups toasted bread, finely crumbled
4 cups cornbread, finely crumbled
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons black black pepper, freshly ground
1 tablespoon dried sage
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
turkey or chicken broth to taste
4 large eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet; add the onions and celery and sauté until tender. Combine toasted bread and cornbread in a large bowl and mix. Add onions and celery plus their cooking liquid, the salt, pepper, sage, and poultry seasoning, and mix thoroughly. Using a bulb baster, add just enough turkey broth to make a very moist mixture, then stir in the eggs and scrape the dressing into a large greased baking dish. Bake in 400°F oven until dressing is nicely browned, about 30-40 minutes. TURKEY BROTH: Simmer turkey giblets in 3 1/2 cups water for 45 minutes

CORNBREAD FOR A CROWD



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Samuel Warnock of Union, Ohio shares his recipe for Corn Bread for a Crowd. These sunny squares are a terrific accompaniment for chili or any savory dish with gravy or sauce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 30-36 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3-1/2 cups cornmeal
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
4 eggs
3 cups buttermilk
1 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, buttermilk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan and a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MAMA'S SOUTHERN CORNBREAD DRESSING



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I grew up on mama's cornbread dressing. I have come across many cornbread dressing recipes; however, this is still the best. This stuffing has cubes of cornbread with the addition of onions, celery, eggs, and stock. It's the perfect Southern souffle!

Provided by Mary Lynne Williams

Time 1h35m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 cups crumbled cornbread
4 cups cubed stale bread
1 cup butter, melted
2 large onions, chopped
1 ½ cups chopped celery
2 cups turkey broth, or as needed
1 ½ cups chopped cooked turkey
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
¼ cup chopped, cooked turkey giblets
4 large hard-cooked eggs, chopped
4 tablespoons self-rising flour
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage, or to taste
2 large bay leaves
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9x13-inch baking dishes.
  • Combine cornbread and stale bread cubes in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and celery and cook until transparent, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour onion mixture over the cornbread mixture. Add turkey broth, chopped turkey, soup, giblets, hard-cooked eggs, and flour. Mix so that all the cornbread is wet. Mix in parsley, sage, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Add beaten eggs. Mixture should be "soupy." Pour mixture evenly into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and set, 1 hour to 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 174 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 850.4 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

CORNBREAD FOR A CROWD



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Make and share this Cornbread for a Crowd recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shirl J 831

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 30-36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 1/2 cups cornmeal
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 eggs
3 cups buttermilk
1 cup oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Combine eggs, buttermilk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just till moist.
  • pour into greased 13x9 inch pan and a greased 9 inch square pan.
  • Bake at 425° for 20-25 minutes till toothpick come out clean.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.8, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 29.2, Sodium 292.1, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.3, Protein 3.9

Tips:

  • Use fresh cornbread and stale bread: This will give the dressing the best texture and flavor.
  • Choose your seasonings carefully: The seasonings you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the dressing. Be sure to use a variety of herbs and spices to create a complex flavor profile.
  • Don't overstuff the dressing: The dressing should be moist, but not soggy. If you overstuff it, it will be too dense and heavy.
  • Cook the dressing until it is golden brown: This will give it a crispy crust and a delicious flavor.
  • Serve the dressing warm: The dressing is best served warm, right out of the oven. You can also make it ahead of time and reheat it before serving.

Conclusion:

Cornbread dressing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or a main course. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With so many different recipes to choose from, you are sure to find one that you will love. So next time you are looking for a delicious and comforting dish to serve, give cornbread dressing a try. You won't be disappointed!

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