Cornbread Dressing Recipe
How would you like a delicious recipe that is quick and easy to prepare? This amazing Cornbread Dressing Recipe is super delicious and may become a favorite in your household. This is a wonderful dish to have for Thanksgiving or any dinner. You can share this amazing recipe with your friends and family.
Cornbread Dressing Recipe
This recipe has ingredients that you can find at your local grocery store. This Cornbread dressing recipe has directions that are simple to follow along with. This recipe is very flavorful, warm and delicious. You can share this recipe with your loved ones and they may just fall in love. If you are using this cornbread dressing recipe as part of your Thanksgiving dinner, pair it with Classic Green Bean Casserole and Fireball Whiskey Pumpkin Pie.
Ingredients
- Cornmeal- You can use grits as a substitute.
- Flour- You can use All-purpose flour.
- Granulated sugar- This will add moisture to your recipe.
- Baking powder- This will help your ingredients double in size.
- Salt- This will bring out the flavors in your recipe.
- Milk- You can use whole or 2%.
- Eggs- You can use them at room temperature.
- Butter- Use unsalted to control the amount of salt in a recipe.
- Onion- Prepare them by chopping them.
- Celery- Use about 3 to 4 stalks and have them chopped.
- Broth– This will be soaked up into the cubes.
- Parsley– You can use dried or fresh parsley.
- Sage- This will add an incredible aroma to your recipe.
- Thyme- This is a perfect herb for many recipes.
- Pepper- This will be used for taste in the recipe.
How to Make Cornbread Dressing Recipe
Make the Cornbread
Set your oven to 400 degrees.
Evenly spray a 8×8 pan with spray.
Mix together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
Add in the wet ingredients, the milk, eggs and butter.
Mix until smooth.
Add the mixture to the pan.
For 20-30 minutes in the oven or until a toothpick in the middle comes out clean.
You will want to prepare the cornbread 1-2 days ahead.
Make sure the cornbread is dry. If is isn’t dry, cut into cubes and put on sheet.
Set oven to 250 degrees.
For 30-45 minutes, dry your cornbread and toss every 10-12 minutes.
Make the Stuffing
Set oven to 350 degrees.
Evenly spray 13×9 dish with cooking spray.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add in the onions and celery and cook until tender.
Take off of the heat.
Mix in the seasonings.
Put in the cornbread and cubes in a big bowl.
Put in the onion mixture and stir well.
Gently mix the eggs and put in the cornbread mixture and combine well.
Slowly add the broth to the mixture and stir with ever addition.
Add the stuffing into the baking dish.
For 20-25 minutes, bake in the oven or until light brown.
Take out of the oven and serve instantly.
Does Cornbread Stuffing Need to be Refrigerated?
This Cornbread Dressing recipe is best when refrigerated. Make sure your recipe is stored correctly. You can seal your recipe in an airtight container or wrap in plastic wrap in your dish.
What Vegetables Can I Add to Cornbread Dressing?
You can add many varieties of vegetables to the Cornbread Dressing. Add as many types of vegetables as you want, like carrots, peppers, and more to your recipe.
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Cornbread Dressing Recipe
Ingredients
Cornbread
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- â…” cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 lsrge eggs
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
Stuffing
- 1 bag 12 oz dry stuffing cubes
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 1 cup 3-4 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ½ - 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Cornbread
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- Coat a square 8x8 baking pan with cooking spray
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt
- Add milk, eggs and butter
- Beat until smooth
- Pour into prepared pan
- Bake for 20-30 or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
Preparing Cornbread
- Prepare cornbread 1-2 days ahead
- Be sure cornbread is dry, if not, cut into 1 inch cubes and spread on baking sheet
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F
- Dry cornbread in oven for 30-45 minutes, toss every 10-12 minutes
Stuffing
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Coat 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat
- Add chopped onions and celery and cook until soft
- Remove from heat
- Add seasonings and mix well
- Add cornbread and stuffing cubes to very large bowl
- Add onion mixture and mix well
- Lightly beat eggs and add to cornbread mixture, mix well
- Gradually add broth to cornbread mixture and stir with each addition ** see notes
- Spread stuffing into prepared baking dish
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown
- Remove from oven and serve immediately
