Cornbread dressing, also known as cornbread stuffing, is a classic Southern dish often served at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. It's a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, but the key ingredient is, of course, cornbread. This article provides two delectable recipes for cornbread dressing: a traditional recipe and a vegan recipe.
The traditional cornbread dressing recipe uses buttermilk cornbread as its base. The cornbread is crumbled and then mixed with a savory mixture of sautéed vegetables, herbs, and spices. The dressing is then baked until golden brown and crispy on top. The vegan cornbread dressing recipe uses a plant-based cornbread as its base. The cornbread is crumbled and then mixed with a flavorful combination of roasted vegetables, herbs, and spices. This dressing is also baked until golden brown and crispy on top. Both recipes are easy to follow and result in a delicious and comforting cornbread dressing that will be a hit at your next holiday gathering.
THE BEST CORNBREAD DRESSING
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
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.
BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD FOR CORNBREAD DRESSING
Buttermilk adds a creamy, slightly sweet flavor to this cornbread that's delicious on it's own or when tossed with garlic, herbs, and more to make our favorite Cornbread Dressing.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Yield Makes one 8-inch square
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan, and set aside. Whisk together cornmeal, salt, sugar, and baking powder in a medium bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter. Add this mixture to cornmeal mixture, and stir until well combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until golden and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before removing from pan.
GRANDMA'S CORN BREAD DRESSING
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
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
QUICK BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
The tattered recipe card for this cornbread proves it's been a family favorite for years. It's my daughter's top request. -Judy Sellgren, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugars, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour into a greased 9-in. round or square baking pan (pan will be full). , Bake at 425° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
GRANDMOTHER'S BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
This is my grandmother's cornbread recipe and it's the best - sweet and moist!
Provided by Bethany Weathersby
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Cornbread Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8 inch square pan.
- Melt butter in large skillet. Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Quickly add eggs and beat until well blended. Combine buttermilk with baking soda and stir into mixture in pan. Stir in cornmeal, flour, and salt until well blended and few lumps remain. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.3 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 317.8 mg, Sugar 16.6 g
Tips:
- Use fresh cornbread: Stale cornbread will result in a dry dressing. If you don't have fresh cornbread, you can make your own or use a store-bought cornbread mix.
- Don't overmix the dressing: Overmixing will make the dressing tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Use a variety of seasonings: Buttermilk cornbread dressing is a great way to use up leftover herbs and spices. Feel free to experiment with different combinations to find your favorite flavor profile.
- Make sure the dressing is moist: Buttermilk cornbread dressing should be moist, but not soggy. If the dressing is too dry, add more buttermilk or broth. If the dressing is too wet, cook it for a few minutes longer.
- Serve the dressing hot: Buttermilk cornbread dressing is best served hot out of the oven. You can also make the dressing ahead of time and reheat it before serving.
Conclusion:
Buttermilk cornbread dressing is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. It's perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other special occasion. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, buttermilk cornbread dressing is sure to become a family favorite.
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