Cornbread Dressing For Thanksgiving
Making Cornbread Dressing
Creating a memorable cornbread dressing requires attention to detail and a sprinkle of love. Begin by baking a batch of golden, crumbly cornbread using your favorite recipe. Once cooled, crumble it into bite-sized pieces and let it stale slightly, ensuring it absorbs the flavors without becoming soggy.
Make Cornbread
Before you can make cornbread dressing, you must make cornbread. You can buy packets of cornbread at the store or you can make it by scratch.
To make cornbread from scratch see our easy and delicious cornbread recipe. This can be made at any time of the year.
Sauté diced onions, celery, and any additional ingredients you choose to include, like savory sausage or aromatic herbs, until they release their aromas. Combine this fragrant mixture with the crumbled cornbread in a large mixing bowl.
Pour warm, seasoned broth over the mixture, gently folding it until the cornbread absorbs the liquid. The goal is a moist but not overly soggy consistency. Adjust the seasonings to taste, adding a pinch of salt, pepper, sage, or other herbs as desired.
Transfer the mixture to a buttered baking dish, spreading it evenly. Bake in a preheated oven until the top is golden brown and slightly crispy, creating that delightful contrast of textures.
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Cornbread Dressing For Thanksgiving
The beauty of cornbread dressing lies in its versatility. While the base typically includes crumbled cornbread, broth, onions, celery, and seasonings, regional and family variations abound.
Make the cornbread first. See our recipe to make the cornbread.
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings each pan 1x
Ingredients
2 9×13 inch pans of cubed cornbread
12 slices of bread, toasted and cubed
1/2 cup of butter – 1 stick
1 cup bell pepper, diced
2 cups celery, diced
8 eggs
8 cups of chicken or turkey broth
2 tsp poultry seasoning
2 tsp salt
2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. (177 C)
- Cool cornbread and toasted bread and cut into one-inch cubes.
- Saute vegetables in 1/2 of butter until tender.
- In a large bowl, add the cornbread, toasted bread, vegetables, and seasonings and mix well.
- Beat eggs and pour over the cornbread mixture.
- Add one cup of broth at a time and fold into the mixture. The mixture should be moist but not mushy.
- Spray 2 9×13 inch pans/ casserole dish.
- Divide the mixture into two and add to both pans.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour, 30 minutes.
- Remove the cover and brown for 10 minutes.
Notes
You can make your dressing the day before and refrigerate overnight.
You can double wrap with aluminum foil and freeze.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Category: American
As the aroma of freshly baked cornbread dressing fills the kitchen, anticipation builds. Once out of the oven, serve generous portions alongside the Thanksgiving turkey and other traditional dishes. The first spoonful, a harmonious blend of savory flavors and comforting textures, is a celebration of culinary heritage and familial bonds.
Cornbread dressing embodies the essence of Thanksgiving—a dish that encapsulates history, tradition, and the warmth of shared moments. Whether it’s a cherished family recipe passed down through generations or a modern twist on a classic, this humble yet extraordinary dish brings joy and togetherness to the holiday table. As we gather to give thanks, let the savory aroma and taste of cornbread dressing create lasting memories for years to come.
The cornbread was delicious. I thought that I had eaten very delicious cornbread but is the best . I would rate it a 10 . Try it !