Best 9 The Best Cornbread Dressing Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to crafting the most delectable cornbread dressing! Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, this article will take you through the steps of creating a cornbread dressing that will impress your family and friends. We'll provide you with the essential ingredients, expert tips, and cooking techniques to ensure your dressing is moist, flavorful, and perfectly complements your holiday feast. Get ready to elevate your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner with a cornbread dressing that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

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.

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.

THE BEST CORNBREAD DRESSING



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Complete your Thanksgiving spread with our favorite cornbread dressing. To make it truly perfect, we opted to make the cornbread from scratch using stone-ground cornmeal, buttermilk and just the right amount of sugar. The result is a perfect base that's buttery and moist. Classic holiday flavors like onion and celery, plus fresh sage, thyme and parsley hit all the right notes.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 3h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Nonstick cooking spray
2 cups stone-ground yellow cornmeal
2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 teaspoons kosher salt
14 tablespoons (1 3/4 sticks) unsalted butter
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup whole milk
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for the pan
1 large onion, medium dice
4 stalks celery, medium dice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • For the cornbread: preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish generously with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Whisk the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a large bowl until combined.
  • Put the butter in a 4-cup liquid measuring cup or a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals until completely melted, about 1 minute. Set aside to cool slightly, then whisk in the buttermilk, whole milk and eggs until smooth.
  • Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and stir until just combined with no lumps remaining. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish. Bake until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. (The cornbread can be made one day in advance. After cooling completely, wrap the pan tightly with plastic wrap and store at room temperature.)
  • Lower the oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
  • Once the cornbread is completely cool, run a small offset spatula around the edges of the pan, then invert it onto a cutting board and cut into 1-inch cubes. Transfer to 2 rimmed baking sheets and spread into an even layer. Bake, rotating the trays halfway through, until the cornbread cubes are crisp at the edges and almost completely dried out, about 40 minutes. Remove to a wire rack and let cool completely. (This step can be done up to 24 hours in advance. Store the cooled cornbread cubes in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag until ready to use.)
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish generously with butter.
  • For the dressing: melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic, sage, thyme and poultry seasoning and cook until fragrant, 2 minutes more. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add the cornbread cubes, chicken broth and eggs to the bowl and toss gently until the vegetables are evenly dispersed and the bread is very moist (do not overwork or the cornbread will fall apart). Transfer to the prepared baking dish and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake until warmed through, about 30 minutes. Uncover, then return to the oven and bake until lightly browned and crisp at the edges, about 20 minutes more. Let sit for 10 minutes, then top with chopped parsley and serve.

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

SOUTHERN CORNBREAD DRESSING



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Cornbread dressing is an intensely personal thing. In the American South, at least, everybody's grandmother had a recipe, and everyone knows just how it should be made. This is a base model with a few variations. It's nice to let it chill overnight before baking so the flavors meld. But you don't have to. The key is really good stock, though plenty of cooks over the years have made it with whatever was on hand - even water in a pinch. This is food for sustenance. But it pays to use the best ingredients possible. Be sure to leave enough time - the cornbread needs to sit out overnight to harden slightly before you make the dressing.

Provided by Kim Severson

Categories     stuffing and dressing, side dish

Time 9h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tablespoons/56 grams butter
2 cups/340 grams yellow cornmeal, fine grind (use the freshest, best quality you can find)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs
2 cups/473 milliliters buttermilk, preferably full fat
3 cups soft white bread, crust removed and torn or cut into 1-inch pieces (do not pack)
1/2 cup butter (1 stick), plus more for the pan
2 cups chopped sweet onions
1 1/2 cups chopped celery (4 or 5 stalks)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 eggs
1 1/4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 to 5 cups rich chicken or turkey stock, preferably homemade

Steps:

  • Make the cornbread: Heat oven to 450 degrees. Put butter in an 11-inch skillet. Cast-iron is best here, but any ovenproof skillet will do. Heat butter in oven for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until butter has melted and is just starting to brown.
  • While butter melts, whisk together cornmeal, salt and baking powder. In another small bowl, lightly beat eggs, then add buttermilk and stir until mixture is combined. Pour egg mixture into dry ingredients and stir well.
  • Remove hot pan from oven, pour butter into batter and stir until batter looks uniform. Pour batter back into the pan and bake for 20 minutes or until the top has begun to just brown.
  • Remove cornbread and let it cool on a rack. Tear or cut it into large pieces and place in a large bowl. Let it sit out overnight to dry out slightly.
  • Prepare the dressing: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine cornbread and white bread in a large bowl, tossing to mix, and breaking cornbread into smaller pieces.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet, and add onions, celery and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Sauté until vegetables have softened, about 6 minutes.
  • Add vegetables to bread mixture and combine. Lightly beat eggs and add to bowl. Sprinkle in herbs, remaining 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper and toss together.
  • Add 4 cups broth and stir well. Using your hands, work the mixture to get a very lumpy, thick, batterlike consistency. Add another cup of stock if needed. The mixture should be very wet and pourable but without standing liquid.
  • Butter an 8-by-11-inch baking dish. (Any other ovenproof dish that can hold about 2 quarts will work. A deeper vessel could take longer to bake; a more shallow dish less time.) Pour the mixture into the baking dish and bake until dressing puffs slightly and has browned well around the edges, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. If you have drippings from a roasted turkey, spoon some over the top about 30 minutes into the baking time.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 379, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 672 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 1 gram

CORNBREAD DRESSING



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Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     side-dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

4 tablespoons coconut oil
1 large yellow onion, small diced
1 cup small-diced celery
1 cup small-diced carrots
4 cups homemade Cornbread Croutons, recipe follows, or store-bought
4 cups store-bought seasoned croutons
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh sage, chopped
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1 quart chicken stock
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
5 tablespoons coconut oil plus more for greasing the baking sheet, melted
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
1 cup almond milk or regular milk, at room temperature
1/4 cup applesauce, at room temperature
1/4 cup sorghum (see Cook's Note)
1 large egg, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt the coconut oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Saute the onion, celery and carrots until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and put into a large bowl. Add the cornbread croutons, seasoned croutons, thyme, rosemary, sage and cayenne if using. Add the chicken stock and stir to combine. Taste and add salt and pepper, then stir in the eggs. Mix to combine and pour into a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish. Bake until golden brown and fluffy but still moist, 45 to 55 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of the coconut oil to a 6-inch cast-iron skillet. Put the skillet in the oven and allow to heat until very hot, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl with a whisk. In a different bowl, combine the almond milk, applesauce, sorghum, egg and 2 tablespoons coconut oil. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet. Fold to combine.
  • Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and pour in the batter. Return the skillet to the oven and bake until golden with a crisp crust, 25 minutes. Let cool before cutting the cornbread into 1-inch pieces (about 8 cups).
  • Reduce the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a baking sheet with some coconut oil and spread the cornbread in a single layer. Be careful, the cornbread is fragile and you don¿t want to be rough with it. Drizzle lightly with the remaining 2 tablespoons coconut oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and crunchy, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet before using.

MAKEOVER BEST CORNBREAD DRESSING



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This cornbread truly has a full-flavored rustic feel that will be the perfect accompaniment to your delicious turkey dinner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

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 fat-free milk
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
DRESSING:
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup reduced-fat butter
6 cups cubed day-old bread (1/2-inch cubes)
2 large eggs, beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2-1/4 to 2-3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Combine the egg, milk, oil and applesauce; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Transfer to a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Place cubed bread on baking sheets; bake for 5-7 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut cornbread into 1/2-in. cubes; set aside. , 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 broth to reach desired moistness (about 2-1/2 cups)., Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. 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 267 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 616mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

OLD FASHIONED CORNBREAD DRESSING



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This recipe was given to me by a friend in 1960. The recipe was her mother's. I have made it every Thanksgiving since. It always gets rave reviews.

Provided by b4uc1or2

Categories     Breads

Time 2h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups cornbread (broken)
4 cups biscuits (broken)
2 cups onions (chopped)
2 green onions (chopped, including green)
1 cup celery (chopped)
4 eggs (well beaten)
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon sage (or to taste, I like a lot more)
8 cups stock (from giblets, or milk or water)

Steps:

  • Note:.
  • If using cornbread mix such as Jiffy, make sure there is no sugar in the mix. It will ruin your dressing. I make my own cornbread.
  • I buy canned bisquits and bake them.
  • The amount of stock is approximately You may need to add more. The uncooked dressing should be very moist, (almost runny).
  • In a very large bowl soak cornbread and biscuits in stock.
  • Cook in l l/3 cup hot fat, chopped onion, green onion and celery.
  • Add vegetables to cornbread mixture.
  • Add eggs and seasonings to cornbread mixture.
  • Mix well.
  • Bake in a shallow uncovered pan in 325 deg. oven for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 38.7, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 70.5, Sodium 419, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.5, Protein 2.5

Summary

Cornbred Dressing is a Southern classic that is the perfect combination of sweet and moist. It is typically served on Thanksgiving with turkey and other traditional fixings. However, this dish can also be enjoyed as a main course paired with your favorite protein of choice.

This easy cornmeal stuffing recipe is loaded with all the Southern flavors you love—perfect for your holiday table. This corn-based stuffing can easily feed a big family.

Traditional corn muffin-style corn bread can be used in this recipe, but there is also a shortcut way using Jiffy corn muffin mix. The Jiffy corn muffin recipe is included in this article, or you can use a different recipe if you wish.

Southern corn bread adds a wonderful sweet corn taste to this easy corn bread stuffing.

When celery, onions, and green peppers are sautéed in butter, they add a delicious aromatic aroma and wonderful flavors to this recipe. Adding them to the cornmeal stuffing enhances the overall texture and taste of this classic dish.

Poultry seasoning, which consists of sage, rosemary, thyme, and marjoram among others, is the perfect seasoning for this cornmeal stuffing. These herbs are typically associated with stuffing and go well with the other ingredients in this recipe. Some people like to add poultry seasoning to the corn bread batter as well.

Fresh herbs such as parsley and sage can be used as a garnish to add freshness, flavors, and a beautiful green color to contrast the golden brown color of the corn bread stuffing.

Conclusion

Corn bread stuffing is a classic holiday dish that is made with corn bread, celery, onions, green peppers, and poultry seasoning. This moist and flavorful recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it be Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a family dinner.

Corn bread stuffing is a great way to use up leftover corn bread. It is also a great way to add some extra nutrients to your meal.

Corn bread stuffing can be served with turkey, chicken, or ham. It can also be served as a vegetarian main course.

This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So give it a try today!

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