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Cornbread Dressing

Hearty Cornbread Dressing for Memorable Holiday Feasts

Cornbread Dressing is a must-try side dish that complements holiday meals beautifully.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 1 loaf Cornbread day-old or slightly dry for best results
  • ½ cup Butter can be substituted with olive oil
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 3 stalks Celery diced
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth substitute with vegetable broth for vegetarian version
  • 2 large Eggs beaten, omit for vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Sage
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté the diced onion and celery for 5-7 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, crumble the day-old cornbread and add the sautéed vegetables, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Whisk together the chicken broth and beaten eggs, then pour over the cornbread mixture and stir gently.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish and press down lightly.
  6. Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until golden brown on top.
  7. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make a day ahead to ease holiday stress and ensure perfect texture. It's a crowd-pleasing, nostalgic dish for all occasions.

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