Best 10 Rich Cornbread Dressing Recipes

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Cornbread dressing is a classic Thanksgiving and Christmas side dish that is loved by many. It is made with cornbread, vegetables, and seasonings, and can be baked or fried. This article will provide you with everything you need to know to make the perfect recipe, including tips on how to select the best ingredients and how to cook it to perfection. Whether you are a novice cook or an experienced chef, you are sure to find the information you need in this article to make a delicious and memorable cornbread dressing.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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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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.

RICH CORNBREAD DRESSING



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This luxurious Thanksgiving dressing is almost a bread pudding, with cornbread, eggs, celery, onion, a pint of oysters and lots of butter and heavy cream. If the oysters prove to be too controversial for your family, simply leave them out.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     casseroles, stuffing and dressing, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 1/2 ounces butter (13 tablespoons)
6 cups crumbled cornbread
6 cups torn crusty white bread, such as a baguette
2 cups chopped onion
2 cups chopped celery
1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried sage (optional)
2 teaspoons salt
Black pepper
6 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 cups turkey or chicken broth
2 dozen shucked small oysters, with their liquid (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees, and butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Melt remaining butter. In a large bowl, combine cornbread, white bread, onion, celery, sage, salt and pepper to taste. Toss until well mixed. Add melted butter, eggs, cream and 1 1/2 cups broth. Toss in oysters, if using. Mix lightly but well; mixture should be very moist.
  • Turn mixture into prepared dish. If mixture seems dry around edges, drizzle on remaining broth. Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour, until firm and browned on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 581, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 858 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 1 gram

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.

TRADITIONAL CORNBREAD DRESSING



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Same deal every year. Dressing that everyone loves. They dare me to deviate! It worked for my Grandma and my mom... My girls have this recipe in their hope chests!

Provided by Fauve

Categories     Poultry

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
6 cups cornbread, crumbled (approximately)
2 -4 cups herb stuffing mix
1 teaspoon sage
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth (not the condensed variety)
2 eggs, beaten
2 eggs, boiled (then chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450*.
  • Lightly grease a 13x9x2 inch baking dish.
  • Melt butter in skillet; saute celery and onion till tender, about 3 minutes.
  • In large mixing bowl, combine cornbread, stuffing mix, celery and onions, sage and black pepper.
  • Stir broth and beaten eggs into cornbread mixture; blend well.
  • Stir in chopped boiled eggs.
  • Pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.8, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 98.8, Sodium 636.5, Carbohydrate 1.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1, Protein 6.2

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.

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.

SOUTHERN CORNBREAD DRESSING



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This is a delicious and easy dressing recipe using chicken. It can be moist or dry depending on the amount of broth used.

Provided by Holly

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

Time 1h45m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (16 ounce) package dry corn bread mix
1 (1 pound) loaf day-old white bread, torn into small pieces
4 tablespoons margarine
½ cup chopped onions
½ cup chopped celery
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 eggs

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breast halves in a large saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook 1 hour, or until the meat is tender and easily shredded. Shred chicken and set aside. Reserve 4 to 6 cups of the remaining broth.
  • Prepare an 8x8 inch pan of cornbread according to package directions. Crumble the corn bread into a large bowl. Mix in the white bread.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the margarine and stir in the onions and celery. Slowly cook, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • Stir the onions and celery into the bread mixture. Mix in the chicken, 4 cups reserved broth, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, pepper and eggs. Blend with a potato masher until the mixture is the consistency of gelatin. Use more of the reserved broth as necessary to attain desired consistency. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 94.4 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 771.7 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

CHICKEN CORNBREAD DRESSING



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Even though Mom passed away years ago, her wonderful cornbread dressing lives on each year at Christmas dinner. It just wouldn't be the same holiday without it!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 3-1/2 pounds)
2-1/2 quarts water
2 to 3 celery ribs with leaves
1 large onion, cut into chunks
DRESSING:
4 celery ribs, chopped
2 small onions, chopped
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 cups crumbled cornbread
1 cup chopped green onions
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a soup kettle. Add the water, celery and onion; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken from broth. Strain broth, discarding vegetables; set broth aside. When cool enough to handle, remove chicken from bones; dice and place in a large bowl., In a large skillet, saute celery and onions in butter until tender; stir in salt, sage, pepper and cayenne. Add to chicken. Stir in the cornbread, green onions, pecans, parsley and eggs. Add 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 cups of reserved broth, stirring gently to mix. (Refrigerate remaining broth for another use.) , Transfer to greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 325° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 22g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 663mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cornbread for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have fresh cornbread, you can use a store-bought mix or frozen cornbread.
  • Add some chopped vegetables to the dressing, such as celery, onions, and carrots.
  • Season the dressing to taste with salt, pepper, and herbs.
  • Bake the dressing in a greased baking dish until it is golden brown and crisp.
  • Serve the dressing immediately.

Conclusion:

Rich cornbread dressing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served with a variety of meals. It is a great way to use up leftover cornbread, and it is also a great make-ahead dish. Whether you are serving it for a holiday meal or a weeknight dinner, rich cornbread dressing is sure to be a hit.

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