Best 9 Calico Cornbread Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of Calico Cornbread Dressing, a Southern classic dish that combines the comforting taste of cornbread with the savory goodness of sausage, vegetables, and herbs. This versatile dish can be prepared in a variety of ways, each offering a unique twist on the traditional recipe. From a classic Southern-style dressing to a more modern take with dried cranberries and pecans, there's a Calico Cornbread Dressing recipe to suit every taste. Whether you're looking for a hearty side dish to accompany your holiday feast or a comforting meal to warm you up on a chilly night, Calico Cornbread Dressing is sure to satisfy. So gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the harmonious blend of flavors and textures in this beloved dish.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CORNBREAD DRESSING



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You can use this recipe to make cornbread dressing or stuffing.

Provided by Debby Mayne

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/2 cups of day-old cornbread, crumbled
1 slice of day-old bread, crumbled (regular or gluten-free)
1-1/2 cup of chicken or turkey broth
1/2 cup of chopped onion
1/2 cup of chopped celery
1 egg
1/4 cup of milk
1 tablespoon of butter
1 teaspoon of sage
1/2 teaspoon of salt
Dash of pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 7" x 11" or 8" x 8" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Add the chopped onion and celery. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
  • Add the salt and pepper. Give it a quick stir.
  • Remove from the heat, add the sage, and stir again. Set it aside.
  • Pour the crumbled cornbread and bread into a large mixing bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the egg and milk until it is well mixed. Pour the mixture into the large bowl with the cornbread and mix.
  • Slowly add the broth and stir.
  • Now add the sautéed onion and celery.
  • Pour the entire mixture into the baking dish and bake for approximately 25 minutes, until the top has turned a medium golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 83 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 11 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 693 milligrams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams unsaturated fat

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.

GRANDMA'S CORNBREAD DRESSING



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Growing up, we didn't have turkey. We had chicken, chopped and baked in my grandmother's dressing. Now we leave out the chicken and keep the cornbread dressing. -Suzanne Mohme, Bastrop, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup canola oil
DRESSING:
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 large eggs
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
3 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs and buttermilk. Pour oil into an 8-in. ovenproof skillet; place skillet in oven 4 minutes., Meanwhile, add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture; stir just until moistened., Carefully tilt and rotate skillet to coat bottom with oil; add batter. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., Reduce oven setting to 350°. For dressing, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat. Coarsely crumble cornbread into skillet; toss to combine. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, condensed soup and seasonings; stir into bread mixture. Stir in broth., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 45-55 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 969mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CALICO CORN BREAD DRESSING (TASTE OF HOME)



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This recipe serves a crowd, and I will post as written. I made a smaller version. Good Stuff. Recipe courtesy of 2009 Taste of Home Recipes.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     For Large Groups

Time 1h10m

Yield 58 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 cups all-purpose flour
4 cups yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons baking powder plus 2 tsp baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
4 eggs
4 cups milk
1 cup vegetable oil
4 lbs bulk pork sausage
5 cups water
8 cups sliced celery
2 medium green peppers, chopped
2 tablespoons dried minced garlic plus 1 1/2 tsp instant minced garlic
2 teaspoons pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
24 slices white bread, cubed
6 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 bunches green onions, sliced
1/4 cup minced sliced parsley

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and oil and stir into dry ingredients just until softened.
  • Pour the batter into 2 greased 13x9x2 inch pans.
  • Bake at 425 for 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on wire racks.
  • In a soup kettle, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink and drain.
  • Stir in the water, celery, green peppers, garlic, pepper, and cayenne.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender.
  • In a very large bowl, crumble corn bread into 1/2 inch pieces. Stir in the white bread, broth, onions, and parsley.
  • Divide among 4 greased pans and cover and bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until slightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.8, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 44.6, Sodium 362.4, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.1, Protein 12.6

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

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

CALICO CORN SALAD



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With a full-time job and my own catering business, I appreciate delicious food that can be prepared ahead, like this colorful zippy salad. My family and friends are glad to sample the new dishes I prepare, especially when they turn out as good as this one. -Henry Tindal, Red Bank, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen corn, thawed
4 small zucchini, finely chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, finely chopped
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
2/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 to 2-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the corn, zucchini, red pepper, chilies and onion. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine remaining ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad and stir gently. Chill for several hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 494mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CORNBREAD DRESSING I



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This recipe has been handed down in my family for several generations, however, this is the first time it has been written with amounts of ingredients rather than a dash of this or a pinch of that. It was a real feat to get my mom to measure the ingredients before she mixed them all together. Enjoy!

Provided by Beth Dillard

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Sausage Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (12 ounce) package refrigerated biscuit dough
1 (8 ounce) package corn bread mix
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced celery
½ cup butter, softened
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
⅛ pound pork sausage
2 hard-cooked eggs
1 teaspoon dried sage

Steps:

  • Prepare biscuits (enough to make 4 cups crumbled), and one 8x8 inch pan cornbread according to package directions. Cool and crumble.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a small pot, combine onion, celery, margarine and chicken broth. Bring to boil and cook vegetables until tender.
  • In a 2-quart casserole dish, combine 4 cups crumbled cornbread, 4 cups biscuit crumbs, salt, pepper, sausage, chopped eggs and sage. Pour broth and vegetables over bread mixture, and stir until combined.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.3 g, Cholesterol 122.3 mg, Fat 32.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 2144.5 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

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

Tips:

  • To ensure your cornbread dressing is moist and flavorful, use a combination of fresh and dried herbs. Some popular herbs to include are sage, thyme, rosemary, and parsley.
  • For a crispy outer layer, toast the cornbread cubes before adding them to the dressing. This can be done in the oven or in a skillet on the stovetop.
  • If you're using a ground meat, such as sausage or turkey, cook it until it's browned before adding it to the dressing. This will help to prevent the meat from becoming dry.
  • To add a touch of sweetness to your dressing, use a combination of cornbread and white bread cubes. You can also add diced apples, raisins, or cranberries.
  • If you're making your dressing ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the dressing in the oven or in a slow cooker.

Conclusion:

Calico cornbread dressing is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or as a main course. With its unique combination of flavors and textures, it's sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're looking for a dish that's both easy to make and packed with flavor, give calico cornbread dressing a try.

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