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A hot dish of golden cornbread dressing, fresh from the oven, ready to serve.

Best way to grow your Cornbread Dressing with 5 tips

This recipe provides five essential tips for elevating your cornbread dressing, ensuring a flavorful and moist dish every time. Learn how to achieve the perfect texture and taste for this classic comfort food.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 cups cornbread crumbled
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup onions chopped
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 2 eggs large, beaten
  • 2 tsp sage dried
  • 1 tsp thyme dried
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 cup butter melted

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • large bowls

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the crumbled cornbread, chopped onions, and chopped celery.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, beaten eggs, dried sage, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients over the cornbread mixture and add the melted butter; mix until everything is well combined and moistened.
  5. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
Baking
  1. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow the dressing to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, sauté the onions and celery in a bit of butter before adding them to the mixture. Ensure your cornbread is a day old or slightly dry for better absorption of liquids. Adjust seasoning to taste, especially the sage and thyme for a classic dressing flavor. Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense texture. You can add cooked sausage or oysters for a heartier dressing.