Best 5 Quick Corn Bread Dressing Recipes

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**Cornbread dressing is a Southern classic side dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other special occasion. This versatile dish can be made with a variety of ingredients, but it typically includes cornbread, broth, vegetables, and seasonings. Some recipes also include meat, such as sausage or chicken. Cornbread dressing is typically baked in a casserole dish, but it can also be cooked in a slow cooker or on the stovetop. No matter how you choose to make it, cornbread dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is sure to please everyone at your table.**

**This article features three different recipes for cornbread dressing. The first recipe is a classic cornbread dressing made with cornbread, broth, celery, onion, and seasonings. The second recipe is a sausage cornbread dressing that adds sausage to the classic recipe. The third recipe is a vegetarian cornbread dressing that omits the meat and adds vegetables such as carrots and bell peppers. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in about an hour.**

**Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, you are sure to find a cornbread dressing recipe in this article that you will love. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to make some cornbread dressing!**

Here are our top 5 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

QUICK CORN BREAD DRESSING



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Marybeth Thompson of Thurmont, Maryland uses convenient pantry items to create Corn Bread Dressing, a swift side dish that complements the chops. "I revised a main-dish casserole recipe to make this unique stuffing side dish," Marybeth explains. "I've often delivered it, along with pork or chicken, to friends who are just out of the hospital. It always receives rave reviews."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (8 ounces) corn bread stuffing cubes
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 can (8-1/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 cup water
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine stuffing, onion, celery, corn and water. Spoon into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Combine butter and mustard; drizzle over stuffing. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 591mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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

CORNBREAD DRESSING



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Need a new dressing for your holiday dinner? Try this Southern cornbread dressing. It's an easy, no-frills, delicious recipe. The seasoning is in perfect proportion to the dish and is filled with Thanksgiving flavors. Cooking the fresh onions and celery add more flavor too. Teresa does not include a recipe for cornbread so use...

Provided by Teresa Howell

Categories     Other Breads

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 c chopped celery
2 c chopped onion
2 Tbsp sage
1 Tbsp poultry seasoning
1/2 c butter
2 eggs, beaten
8 c crumbled cornbread
1 qt chicken broth (32 oz)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butter in a heavy skillet; add celery and onion. Saute 5 minutes or until onion and celery are tender.
  • 2. In a large mixing bowl combine crumbled cornbread and broth.
  • 3. Season with salt, pepper, sage, and poultry seasoning.
  • 4. Stir in celery and onions.
  • 5. Add eggs and mix well.
  • 6. Pour into a large baking dish.
  • 7. Cover and bake at 400 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Remove cover during last 15 minutes of cook time to brown top.

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cornbread: Fresh cornbread will result in a more flavorful and moist dressing. If you don't have fresh cornbread, you can use a store-bought mix or frozen cornbread.
  • Don't overcook the dressing: Overcooked dressing will be dry and crumbly. Cook the dressing just until it is heated through, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Add moisture: If the dressing is too dry, add some chicken broth or milk. You can also add some melted butter or oil.
  • Season to taste: Taste the dressing before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.
  • Serve immediately: Cornbread dressing is best served immediately after it is made. However, 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 or any other special occasion. With its simple ingredients and flavorful taste, it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy side dish, give cornbread dressing a try. You won't be disappointed!

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