Best 12 Cornbread Dressing Recipe For Thanksgiving Recipes

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Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and food. And no Thanksgiving dinner is complete without cornbread dressing. This classic dish is made with cornbread, vegetables, and spices, and it's a delicious and easy way to add a touch of Southern charm to your holiday feast.

Here are our top 12 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

THE BEST CORNBREAD DRESSING



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My Grand's cornbread dressing recipe and how to make it BEFORE Thanksgiving.

Provided by Family Savvy

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large skillet cornbread*
5 or 6 slices of white bread, stale
6-8 biscuits, baked
1 onion, processed finely
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 tablespoon sage
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
2 bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 carton chicken broth
3 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Process all 3 breads into crumbs (fine to medium).
  • Store in an airtight bag; freeze or refrigerate until ready to make the dressing.
  • Measure out several cups of broth/stock.
  • Crumble bouillon cubes into broth/stock.
  • Heat to boiling; stir to dissolve.
  • Toss all bread crumbs together in a large bowl.
  • Add onion, celery, soup, spices, and eggs; stir well.
  • Add broth in stages until desired consistency.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 52 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 881 grams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams unsaturated fat

CORNBREAD DRESSING RECIPE



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Cornbread dressing is a staple on Thanksgiving tables every year, and this recipe is one of our favorites. Whether you call it dressing or stuffing, this dish is practically required at Thanksgiving. This recipe makes one large and one small pan of dressing, so it's ideal for extremely large families. Of course, you can always serve one dish and put one in the freezer to save for later. This cornbread dressing recipe has so much flavor because it's seasoned with sage and parsley, and the texture is always perfectly moist. Even though buying boxed or premade cornbread can make dressing recipes a lot easier, this recipe uses homemade cornbread, and your family will taste the difference. Mama will be so impressed with this delicious cornbread dressing that she might even give her old recipe up for this one.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Categories     Stuffing and Dressing

Yield 16 to 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter or margarine, divided
3 cups cups self-rising white cornmeal mix
1 cup all-purpose flour
7 large eggs, divided
3 cups buttermilk
3 cups soft, white breadcrumbs
2 large sweet onions, diced
4 celery ribs, diced
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh sage
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon seasoned pepper
7 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Place 1/2 cup butter in a 13- x 9-inch pan; heat in oven at 425° for 4 minutes.
  • Stir together cornmeal and flour; whisk in 3 eggs and buttermilk.
  • Pour hot butter into batter, and stir until blended. Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake at 425° for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool. Crumble cornbread into a large bowl; stir in breadcrumbs, and set aside.
  • Melt remaining 1/2 cup butter in a skillet over medium heat; add onions and celery, and sauté 5 minutes. Stir in sage, parsley, and seasoned pepper; sauté 1 minute. Remove from heat, and stir into cornbread mixture.
  • Whisk together chicken broth and remaining 4 eggs; stir into cornbread mixture. Pour evenly into 1 lightly greased 13- x 9-inch pan and 1 lightly greased 8-inch square pan.
  • Bake at 400° for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.

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 DRESSING



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time P1DT1h40m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 loaf crusty French bread, diced into 1-inch cubes
1 stick butter
2 cups finely diced celery (leaves included)
2 carrots, peeled and very finely diced
1 large onion, diced
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed
2 to 3 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground sage
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
Kosher salt
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
Skillet cornbread, recipe follows, diced into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup milk
1 whole egg

Steps:

  • Spread the Skillet Cornbread and French bread cubes out on 2 baking sheets and let them dry for about 24 hours until totally crisp. Once dry, transfer the cubes to a large mixing bowl and toss to mix them up a bit.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Warm up a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat and add the butter. When it's melted, add the celery, carrots and onions, and cook for a few minutes until the onions are almost translucent, about 6 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and add the rosemary, thyme, sage and turmeric. Gradually ladle the broth mixture into the bread, tossing lightly as you go. Keep gradually adding the broth mixture, tasting as you go and adding more seasoning and herbs if needed. Add salt carefully. You don't want to over salt your stuffing. If the mixture is not quite moist enough, add a bit more chicken broth and stir. Stir in the fresh parsley.
  • Place the dressing in a rectangular baking dish and bake until golden brown on top, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of the shortening in a cast-iron skillet. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, milk and egg until fully combined. Slowly incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry, stirring until well combined. Melt the remaining 1/4 cup melted shortening and add to the batter, stirring constantly. Pour into the hot skillet, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Place in the oven and bake until golden brown on top, 20 to 25 minutes.

CORNBREAD DRESSING



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Stuffing is commonly known as dressing in the South, where it is frequently made with buttermilk cornbread, another regional specialty.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 stalks celery, finely chopped
Buttermilk Cornbread for Cornbread Dressing
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano
4 large eggs
2 cups homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt butter in a large saute pan. Add onions, garlic, and celery; cook over medium heat until just tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Crumble the cornbread into a large bowl, and add the onion mixture, parsley, thyme, oregano, eggs, chicken stock, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
  • Transfer mixture to a buttered 2-quart casserole or large ovenproof skillet, and bake until golden on top and cooked through, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven, and serve hot.

HOMEMADE CORN BREAD DRESSING RECIPE



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Have you ever tried our Homemade Corn Bread Dressing Recipe? You may never have boxed dressing mix again! It is so delicious!

Provided by Elyse Ellis

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 ounces Corn Bread Mix ((I used Famous Dave's cornbread mix))
2 Tablespoons butter
1 onion (diced)
3 celery stalks (sliced)
2 eggs (beaten)
2 cups chicken stock
2 teaspoons dried sage
to taste salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Prepare corn bread mix according to package directions. Let cool and crumble into bite size pieces.
  • Add butter to a large skillet over medium heat and saute the celery and onion for a few minutes until soft.
  • In a large bowl, combine celery, onion, crumbled corn bread, eggs, chicken stock, sage and salt and pepper.
  • Spread mixture in a 9x13 inch baking pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until cooked through and center is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 590 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HOME FOR THANKSGIVING FRIED CORNBREAD DRESSING



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This recipe has grown a few strapping boys and delighted even the pickiest gal in the bunch. Our home is always full to overflowing on Thanksgiving and Christmas. This is the one recipe that is a "must" even if we don't do turkey. This has evolved over the years to try to hit everyone's preferences. It's my own invention! It tastes good as is or will serve well with southern cream

Provided by Mom of Chef Mark

Categories     Southwestern U.S.

Time 1h30m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb mild ground sausage
2 diced onions
2 cups sliced celery
1 lb sliced fresh mushrooms
4 cans Swanson chicken broth
2 -3 teaspoons sage
salt & pepper (optional)
5 packets cornbread mix (each packet enough for 6 servings of cornbread)
3/4-2 cup butter or 3/4-2 cup margarine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 for cornbread.
  • Place stick of butter in bottom of roasting pan and place in oven to melt it (This will allow the cornbread to"fry" while it's baking).
  • Mix up corn bread mix according to package instructions (Usually, this will be the addition of 2/3 cups sweet milk and 1 egg per package of mix.) (Cornbread can be baked ahead, which I usually do the night before).
  • When done, use a knife and score through the cornbread to make very small cubes.
  • (You should have enough to be able to enjoy a few cubes of this buttered delight while it's still hot).
  • Brown sausage in dutch oven.
  • Add onions, celery and mushrooms and the other half stick of butter if you need more oil.
  • Saute til sausage is done and onion is translucent.
  • Add about 3 cups of cornbread and sage.
  • Let brown a bit.
  • Add rest of cornbread and stir well.
  • Turn dressing from dutch oven into the roaster pan.
  • Drizzle with chicken broth til nice and moist (This is a personal taste thing).
  • Bake at 350 for about an hour or until golden brown.
  • This makes enough for 24 to 30 servings depending on appetites.
  • Is wonderful left-over.
  • Your guests will even want to take some home with them.
  • Freezes well.
  • (I don't salt during cooking. Just place salt and pepper shakers on the table for those who want more than what's already there).

CORNBREAD DRESSING



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Drew Weeks sent the recipe for this old-fashioned dressing from his home in Edisto Island, South Carolina.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 13 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup fat-free milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons canola oil
10 slices bread, toasted and cubed
3 cups chopped celery
1-1/3 cups chopped onion
1 teaspoon canola oil
3 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules or 1-1/2 vegetable bouillon cubes
1/4 cup boiling water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1 teaspoon each poultry seasoning, dried basil and rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon each salt and dried thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. For cornbread, in a bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, whisk egg, water, milk and oil. Stir into flour mixture just until blended. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Crumble into a large bowl. Reduce oven temperature to 350°. , For stuffing, stir bread cubes into cornbread crumbs. In a nonstick skillet, cook celery and onion in oil until tender, about 6 minutes. Stir into cornbread mixture. , In a small bowl, dissolve bouillon in water. In a large bowl, combine the broth, egg, seasonings and bouillon mixture. Pour over cornbread mixture; toss to coat evenly., Transfer to a greased 13x9x2-in. baking dish. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover; bake until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 592mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THANKSGIVING CORNBREAD DRESSING



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Adapted from Brown's Guide to Georgia. This is our favorite dressing at Thanksgiving. Bake separately in a pan, then cut into squares to serve or spoon right from the pan. Time does not include making corn bread. I have used packaged cornbread stuffing but I think it is better with the homemade. Either works however. If you use preseasoned stuffing mix, you will need to cut back on the salt and adjust other seasonings to your taste.

Provided by TXOLDHAM

Categories     Breads

Time 55m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups cornbread, crumbled
2 -2 1/2 cups dry bread, crumbled
5 cups turkey broth or 5 cups chicken stock
2 -3 eggs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 onion, chopped fine
1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 tablespoon dried sage or 1/2 tablespoon poultry seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Mix breads, add eggs and other ingredients.
  • Mix well and continue to add broth until mixture is the consistency of cake batter or thick soup. (Really soupy - it will cook dry.).
  • Bake in greased baking dish for about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 61.6, Sodium 492.6, Carbohydrate 5.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.9, Protein 2.2

CORNBREAD DRESSING



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This crisp, rich and buttery dressing is excellent as a side dish for dinner on Thanksgiving and as leftovers the next day. Aromatics and a mix of fresh and dried herbs give it a deep savoriness. The sausage brings a flavor of its own, but you can leave it out for a vegetarian-friendly alternative. The accompanying cornbread recipe yields a result firm enough to soak up the stock and buttermilk without it turning to a pudding, but you can also use store-bought cornbread or a boxed mix. If you do, just crumble the baked cornbread and spread it out on a sheet pan in an even layer to dry for at least 4 hours and up to 12 hours before mixing it with the rest of the dressing ingredients.

Provided by Yewande Komolafe

Categories     stuffing and dressing, side dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the pan
1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as grapeseed or canola, plus more if needed
1 pound loose pork sausage
1 large yellow onion, very finely chopped (2 cups)
4 celery ribs, very finely chopped (2 cups)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage (from 10 large leaves)
Salt and pepper
1 recipe cornbread for dressing, broken into 1-inch pieces, or 10 cups loosely packed cornbread
1 1/2 cups chicken, turkey or vegetable stock
1 cup buttermilk, preferably full-fat

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium and pour in the oil. Add the sausage and cook, using a wooden spoon to break it into small pieces, until the meat is cooked through and no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Transfer the cooked sausage to a plate, keeping any fat in the skillet. Add a few additional tablespoons oil if needed to evenly coat the bottom.
  • Add the onion and celery to the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic, thyme, oregano, fennel seeds and sage, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and stir to incorporate. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl, add the cornbread pieces and toss to combine. Pour in the stock and buttermilk, and stir until well mixed. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.
  • Transfer the cornbread mixture to your prepared dish and spread evenly. Drizzle the melted butter over the top. Cover the dish with foil and bake until heated through, 30 to 35 minutes. Raise the oven temperature to 400 degrees, remove the foil and bake until the surface is golden brown in spots, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool for at least 10 minutes before serving warm.

BEST CORNBREAD DRESSING



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When folks think of "Thanksgiving" their thoughts often turn to turkey and dressing. This is my version of dressing and my whole family love it.-Kim Kreider, Mount Joy, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 cups water
Turkey giblets
CORNBREAD:
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
DRESSING:
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup butter, cubed
6 cups cubed soft bread (1/2-inch cubes)
2 large eggs, beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and giblets to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine the egg, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Transfer to a greased 9-in. square baking pan. , Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut cornbread into 1/2-in. cubes; set aside. , Strain broth, discarding giblets. Set broth aside; cool slightly. In a large skillet, saute the celery, onion and pecans in butter until vegetables are tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the cornbread, cubed bread, eggs, seasonings and enough reserved broth to reach desired moistness (about 1-1/2 cups). Save remaining broth for another use., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 8-10 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160° and top is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 30g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 651mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Tips:

  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can substitute regular milk and add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar.
  • If you don't have cornbread, you can use day-old bread or rolls.
  • To make the dressing ahead of time, prepare it according to the recipe and then refrigerate it for up to 2 days. When ready to serve, bake it as directed.
  • To make the dressing in a slow cooker, combine all of the ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • Serve the dressing hot with turkey, chicken, or pork.

Conclusion:

Cornbread dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving or any other special occasion. With its simple ingredients and versatile flavor, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and festive side dish, give cornbread dressing a try. You won't be disappointed!

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