Best 7 Holiday Cornbread Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in the spirit of the holidays with a delectable and comforting dish: Cornbread Dressing. Originating from the Southern United States, this classic side dish has become a staple at many festive gatherings. With its unique blend of flavors and textures, Cornbread Dressing perfectly complements traditional holiday meals, such as roasted turkey or ham.

This article offers a collection of Cornbread Dressing recipes, each with its own unique twist. From the traditional Southern-style dressing to variations featuring sausage, apples, or cranberries, there's a recipe here to suit every taste. Additionally, we provide tips on how to make your dressing ahead of time, ensuring that your holiday meal preparation is stress-free. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, our recipes will guide you every step of the way, ensuring that your Cornbread Dressing turns out perfect.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SOUTHERN CORNBREAD DRESSING



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Nothing says "welcome home" like the aroma of a fresh baked Southern Cornbread Dressing. In the South you can guarantee there will be dressing on the table (no stuffing down here!) and one of the most popular dressings is cornbread. We've developed a special Cornbread Crumble recipe specifically for this Southern Cornbread Dressing. Our cornbread is a little-bit sweet, but it blends perfectly with the celery, onions, and sage.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Categories     Thanksgiving Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield Serves 14 to 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter
3 cups diced celery
2 cups diced sweet onions
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh sage
Cornbread Crumbles
3 cups soft, fresh breadcrumbs
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
7 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add celery and onions, and sauté 5 to 6 minutes or until onions are tender. Stir in sage, and sauté 1 minute.
  • Stir together Cornbread Crumbles and breadcrumbs in a large bowl. Stir in eggs, next 2 ingredients, and celery mixture, stirring until blended. Divide cornbread mixture between 1 lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish and 1 lightly greased 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Bake at 400° for 45 to 55 minutes or until set and golden brown.

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

HOLIDAY DRESSING



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This recipe was given to me by my friend Gloria 15 years ago. I have used it ever since then. No other dressing will serve the purpose, according to my adult son.

Provided by Louise

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

Time 2h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (7.5 ounce) package dry cornbread mix
1 cup butter
2 onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
6 stalks celery, chopped
1 pound pork sausage
16 slices white bread
2 teaspoons dried sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 eggs
4 cups chicken stock

Steps:

  • Prepare corn bread as directed on package. Cool, and crumble.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onions, bell pepper, and celery in butter until tender, but not brown. In another pan, cook sausage over medium-high heat until evenly browned.
  • Place corn bread and bread slices in a food processor. Pulse until they turn into a crumbly mixture. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Season with sage, thyme, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix in chopped parsley, cooked vegetables, and sausage with drippings. Stir in eggs and chicken stock. This mixture should be a bit mushy. Transfer to a greased 9x13 inch pan.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 71.6 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 1127.6 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

NEELY'S HOLIDAY CORNBREAD STUFFING



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 pounds bacon, cut into chunks
2 large onions, chopped
4 ribs celery, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
2 cups chopped pecans
2 (16-ounce) bags dried corn bread stuffing mix
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 stick butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cook bacon in a heavy skillet until crisp. Turn heat down and add onions and celery; saute until tender, about 6 minutes. Add the thyme and sage and saute until fragrant. Stir in pecans.
  • In a large bowl, add the cornbread mix, bacon and vegetables, and stir in the chicken broth. Add to a 13 by 9 by 2-inch casserole dish. Add butter slices to the top of the casserole and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes then remove foil and cook until top is crisp, about 15 more minutes.

CORNBREAD DRESSING



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time P1DT1h40m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 loaf crusty French bread, diced into 1-inch cubes
1 stick butter
2 cups finely diced celery (leaves included)
2 carrots, peeled and very finely diced
1 large onion, diced
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed
2 to 3 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground sage
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
Kosher salt
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
Skillet cornbread, recipe follows, diced into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup milk
1 whole egg

Steps:

  • Spread the Skillet Cornbread and French bread cubes out on 2 baking sheets and let them dry for about 24 hours until totally crisp. Once dry, transfer the cubes to a large mixing bowl and toss to mix them up a bit.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Warm up a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat and add the butter. When it's melted, add the celery, carrots and onions, and cook for a few minutes until the onions are almost translucent, about 6 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and add the rosemary, thyme, sage and turmeric. Gradually ladle the broth mixture into the bread, tossing lightly as you go. Keep gradually adding the broth mixture, tasting as you go and adding more seasoning and herbs if needed. Add salt carefully. You don't want to over salt your stuffing. If the mixture is not quite moist enough, add a bit more chicken broth and stir. Stir in the fresh parsley.
  • Place the dressing in a rectangular baking dish and bake until golden brown on top, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of the shortening in a cast-iron skillet. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, milk and egg until fully combined. Slowly incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry, stirring until well combined. Melt the remaining 1/4 cup melted shortening and add to the batter, stirring constantly. Pour into the hot skillet, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Place in the oven and bake until golden brown on top, 20 to 25 minutes.

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.

HOLIDAY CORNBREAD DRESSING



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When I was growing up, as far back as I can remember, Meme made this dressing at Thanksgiving and Christmas in her big, old turkey roaster. It looked like enough to feed Cox's army, but we always managed to eat it all! Dressing takes a little practice, to get the seasonings and the texture just right, which is why Meme's...

Provided by Jane Kear

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 box jiffy cornbread mix
8 can(s) chicken broth
8 celery stalks
2 medium yellow onions
6 eggs, hard-boiled
4-6 Tbsp sage, dried
1 Tbsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 c sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare cornbread mix according to directions and bake on a large cookie sheet. Allow to cool and dry out (best to prepare the day before).
  • 2. In very large mixing bowl, crumble cornbread into small pieces.
  • 3. In large saucepan, boil celery and onions in three cans of chicken broth, until tender. Add sage, sugar, salt and pepper to liquid. Allow to cool, then pour broth over cornbread and mix well.
  • 4. Peel and chop the boiled eggs and add to the cornbread mixture; mix again. If mixture is dry, add more broth, one can at a time, until mixture is almost "soupy".
  • 5. Taste dressing and add more sage, sugar, salt & pepper, as needed, until it tastes "right".
  • 6. Pour mixture into a greased roasting pan and cover with foil. Use a large enough pan that mixture is no more than about two inches deep in the pan, in order to cook well. Bake dressing at 350 degrees for an hour.
  • 7. Remove foil and bake another 15 - 30 minutes, or until knife inserted in middle of pan comes out clean. DO NOT OVERCOOK or dressing will be too dry.

Tips for Making the Best Cornbread Dressing:

- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh cornbread, savory sausage, and flavorful herbs and spices make all the difference in the taste of your dressing. - Don't overcook the cornbread. Overcooked cornbread will make your dressing dry and crumbly. Bake it just until it's set in the center. - Use a variety of textures. A combination of soft cornbread, crispy bacon, and crunchy celery and onion adds interest and depth to your dressing. - Season the dressing well. Don't be afraid to add plenty of salt, pepper, and herbs. You can also add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or hot sauce for extra flavor. - Cook the dressing thoroughly. Make sure the center of the dressing reaches 165°F before serving. - Let the dressing rest before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the dressing to set.

Conclusion:

Cornbread dressing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. Whether you're serving it at a holiday dinner or a weeknight meal, this recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.

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