Best 6 Cornbread Dressing Recipe For Thanksgiving Recipes

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Thanksgiving dinner is a time for family and friends to come together and enjoy a feast of delicious food. Cornbread dressing is a classic Thanksgiving side dish that is both flavorful and easy to make. This cornbread dressing recipe uses simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like your dressing moist or dry, sweet or savory, this recipe has you covered. We also included recipes for two variations: a sausage cornbread dressing and a vegetarian cornbread dressing. So no matter what your preferences are, you're sure to find a cornbread dressing recipe in this article that you'll love.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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 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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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

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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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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cornbread. This will give your dressing the best flavor and texture. Fresh cornbread should be moist and slightly crumbly.
  • Season the dressing well. Cornbread dressing should be flavorful, so don't be afraid to add plenty of herbs and spices. Some good options include sage, thyme, rosemary, and black pepper.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor, color, and texture to your dressing. Some good options include celery, onion, carrots, and bell peppers.
  • Don't overcook the dressing. Cornbread dressing is best when it is slightly moist. If you overcook it, it will become dry and crumbly.
  • Serve the dressing warm. Cornbread dressing is best served warm, right out of the oven. You can also make it ahead of time and reheat it before serving.

Conclusion:

Cornbread dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving dinner. With its moist and flavorful texture, cornbread dressing is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new side dish to try, give cornbread dressing a try. You won't be disappointed!

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