Best 6 Super Moist Southern Cornbread Dressing Recipes

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**A Southern Delight: Super Moist Cornbread Dressing That Will Elevate Your Holiday Feast**

In the realm of Southern cuisine, few dishes hold a place of honor quite like cornbread dressing. This delectable side dish is a staple at holiday gatherings, bringing warmth and comfort to the table. With its perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, cornbread dressing complements roasted turkey or ham beautifully. This article presents a collection of cornbread dressing recipes that cater to diverse preferences, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this Southern classic. From the traditionalists who cherish the simplicity of classic cornbread dressing to those seeking a more elevated experience with gourmet variations, these recipes offer something for every palate.

**Classic Southern Cornbread Dressing:** This recipe embodies the essence of Southern hospitality, featuring a moist and flavorful cornbread base combined with aromatic herbs, succulent celery and onion, and a touch of spice. The result is a comforting dish that perfectly captures the spirit of Southern cuisine.

**Loaded Cornbread Dressing:** For those who love a hearty and indulgent side dish, this loaded cornbread dressing is sure to satisfy. Along with the classic cornbread base, it incorporates a medley of tantalizing ingredients, including savory sausage, crisp bacon, crunchy pecans, and sweet dried cranberries. This dressing is guaranteed to be the star of any holiday table.

**Jalapeño Cornbread Dressing:** This recipe adds a touch of heat to the classic cornbread dressing, making it a perfect choice for those who enjoy a bit of spice. Jalapeños add a subtle kick without overpowering the other flavors, creating a harmonious balance that will leave your taste buds wanting more.

**Sweet Cornbread Dressing:** This unique take on cornbread dressing incorporates sweet corn into the mix, resulting in a delightful combination of textures and flavors. The sweetness of the corn perfectly complements the savory elements of the dressing, making it a delightful accompaniment to any main course.

**Gourmet Cornbread Dressing:** For those seeking an elevated cornbread dressing experience, this gourmet recipe delivers. It features a luxurious combination of ingredients, including freshly chopped herbs, toasted walnuts, dried cherries, and a touch of white wine, creating a sophisticated and flavorful dish that is sure to impress your guests.

With this collection of cornbread dressing recipes, you'll have a variety of options to choose from, ensuring that you find the perfect dish to complement your holiday feast. From classic to contemporary, each recipe offers a unique culinary experience that is sure to leave a lasting impression on your taste buds.

Here are our top 6 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.

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

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

SOUTHERN CORNBREAD DRESSING



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This is a delicious and easy dressing recipe using chicken. It can be moist or dry depending on the amount of broth used.

Provided by Holly

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Cornbread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (16 ounce) package dry corn bread mix
1 (1 pound) loaf day-old white bread, torn into small pieces
4 tablespoons margarine
½ cup chopped onions
½ cup chopped celery
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 eggs

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breast halves in a large saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook 1 hour, or until the meat is tender and easily shredded. Shred chicken and set aside. Reserve 4 to 6 cups of the remaining broth.
  • Prepare an 8x8 inch pan of cornbread according to package directions. Crumble the corn bread into a large bowl. Mix in the white bread.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the margarine and stir in the onions and celery. Slowly cook, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • Stir the onions and celery into the bread mixture. Mix in the chicken, 4 cups reserved broth, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, pepper and eggs. Blend with a potato masher until the mixture is the consistency of gelatin. Use more of the reserved broth as necessary to attain desired consistency. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 94.4 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 771.7 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

SUPER MOIST SOUTHERN CORNBREAD DRESSING



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I'm southern so my turkey has to be accompanied by cornbread dressing. Except I hate dry dressing and cornbread dressing can be dry! I don't want to have to cover it with a ton of gravy to make it moist, I want it moist on it's own. This recipe does the job.

Provided by Pamela Rappaport

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

CORNBREAD
1 c flour
2 c self rising corn meal mix
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 c cream style corn
1 c sour cream
1 c milk
3 eggs beaten
1 stick butter
FOR THE DRESSING
1 recipe cornbread crumbled
1 c chopped celery
1 large onion, chopped
salt and pepper
sage and poultry seasoning to taste
4 c chicken broth

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400.
  • 2. For the cornbread - melt the butter in a heavy skillet, mix dry ingredients together, mix wet ingredients together, then combine them and stir in the melted butter.
  • 3. Pour into the hot skillet and bake at 400 degree for 30 minutes.
  • 4. In a large bowl, add crumbled cornbread, celery, onion, salt, pepper, sage, and poultry seasoning. Add the broth. Sometimes I use a little less than 4 cups but don't be scared for it to be very wet. Taste for seasoning. We like lots of sage.
  • 5. Spoon into greased casserole dish and bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes until lightly browned. If you baked you cornbread ahead and it's not still warm, you may need to cook it a little longer. Check for an internal temp of 160 degrees. I often bake the cornbread the night before and wrap it in foil.

MOIST & SWEET CORNBREAD



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We prefer good old Southern cornbread with our beans but sometimes want it sweeter. Here's a sweet version to hold up the butter. -Stacey Feather, Jay, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups cornmeal
1 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup shortening
2 large eggs, room temperature
2-1/2 cups whole milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened., Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 393mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cornbread: For the best flavor and texture, use freshly made cornbread.
  • Let the cornbread dry out a bit: Before making the dressing, let the cornbread sit out uncovered for a few hours or overnight. This will help it dry out a bit and make it less likely to become mushy when it's added to the dressing.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables to the dressing, such as celery, carrots, onions, or bell peppers.
  • Adjust the seasonings to your taste: The amount of salt, pepper, and other seasonings you add to the dressing is up to you. Taste it as you go and adjust the seasonings until it's just the way you like it.
  • Don't overcook the dressing: Cornbread dressing is best when it's cooked through but still has a slightly moist center. Overcooking it will make it dry and crumbly.

Conclusion:

Super moist southern cornbread dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that's perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and classic flavor, this dressing is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying side dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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