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A golden-brown cornbread dressing in a baking dish, ready to serve

Proven way to grow 5-star Cornbread DressingCornbread Dressing

This recipe provides a proven way to make a delicious 5-star cornbread dressing. It's a perfect side dish for any meal, offering a comforting and flavorful experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cornbread day-old, crumbled
  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp sage dried

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the crumbled day-old cornbread, chopped onion, and chopped celery.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, chicken broth, beaten eggs, salt, pepper, and dried sage.
Cooking
  1. Pour the wet ingredients over the cornbread mixture and stir until well combined.
  2. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  3. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of thyme or rosemary to the dressing. You can also add cooked sausage or oysters for a heartier dish.