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Southern-Style Cornbread Dressing

One of my favorite Southern dishes is homemade cornbread dressing.  Mmmmmm, just thinking about it makes me want to run to the kitchen and make a pan.  I've been learning how to make cornbread dressing since I was a little girl, so be assured that this recipe is EVERYTHING you need and more. You’ll feel like your grandma made this Southern Style Cornbread dressing when you get done! My Preference I like my dressing more moist than other folks, but that's me. If you want your dressing to be more a little stiffer on the outside and moist on the inside, add 2 eggs to the dressing mix before you pop it in the oven.  It's also good to note, that the dressing does get more stiff after it cools down.  So, keep that in mind. How to make It?  1st step, make unsweetened cornbread from scratch.  I use simple yellow cornmeal to make my dressing.  All I do is follow the instructions on the package and then done.  Allow the cornbread to cool, crumble it up in a mixing bowl, and add in a savory blend of seasonings, vegetables, and wet ingredients. I recommend, celery, onions, green bell peppers, ground sage, chicken broth, eggs, butter, Cream of Chicken, and my secret ingredient, Cream of Celery. Mix it all up and pop it into the oven for 50-60minutes. It’ll be a little crust on top, but moist in the middle. Sooooo Good! Tips Enjoy dressing warm by itself, with gravy, or cranberry sauce.  You can also enjoy Cornbread Dressing with Collard Greens as well.  I have a super easy Slowcooker Collard Green recipe that pairs well with this dish.  This Southern-Style Cornbread Dressing is amazing for any occasion, the holidays,  Sunday dinner, a Soulfood themed party, or just a normal Wednesday night.  You absolutely won't regret making this dish and it tastes even better warmed up the next day. Another recipe you might be interested in is my Baked Cornish Hen Recipe. Storing  Store this in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.  You can also freeze this in a freezer bag and pull it out a month later.  I normally make a ton for Thanksgiving.  I freeze half and then when I'm ready to eat it again, I defrost it and warm it back up in the oven for Christmas day. Equipment Let’s Connect on Social! Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube, and Pinterest Thanks for Sharing! If you make this recipe, please leave a comment below! You can also share a picture on Instagram! Tag @catwillmadeit and use the hashtag #catwillmadeit . Don’t forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on exclusive recipes. This post may contain affiliate links. I may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something that I have recommended.
Cooking Method
Cuisine
Courses
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
Servings 6
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
    Veggies
  • 1/4 cup Celery (diced)
  • 1/4 cup White or Yellow Onion (diced)
  • 1/4 cup Green Bell Pepper (diced)
    • Wet Ingredients
  • 2 cup Chicken Broth
  • 10 1/2 oz can Cream of Celery
  • 10 1/2 oz can Cream of Chicken
  • 2 Eggs (Beaten and kept seperate)
  • 1 cup Milk
  • Chopped Turkey or Cornish Hen Meat (Optional)
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil, Canola oil, or Drippings
  • 1 tbsp Butter (Softened)
    • Dry Ingredients
  • 1/2 tbsp Fresh Sage (Diced)
  • 1 tbsp Fresh or Minced Garlic
  • 3/4 cup Yellow Cornmeal
  • 1 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp Chicken Bouillon
  • 1/4 tsp Salt & Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder, Ground Sage, Celery Salt
  • 1 tsp Poultry Seasoning
Instructions
    Cornbread
  1. Preheat Oven to 400 degrees
  2. Grease 9inch baking pan
  3. In a medium-size bowl mix Cornmeal, flour, and baking powder together
  4. Stir in 1 beaten egg, milk, oil until dry ingredients are moist
  5. Pour batter into greased pan and bake for 25 minutes, set to the side to cool
    6. Dressing
  6. Grease a 13 by 9inch baking pan and preheat the oven to 350 degrees
  7. Crumble cornbread into a large bowl
  8. Add remaining ingredients into the large bowl with crumbled cornbread. (Optional, add chopped turkey or cornish hen meat during this step)
  9. Mix together until smooth with a few lumps
  10. Pour mixture into greased baking pan, top with butter slices, and bake for 50-65minutes
  11. Mix and serve warm
Notes
For extra flavor, add baked turkey or cornish hen drippings before baking. I like my dressing more moist than other folks,  so if you want your dressing to be more a little stiffer on the outside and moist on the inside, add 2 eggs to the dressing mix before you pop it in the oven.  It's also good to note, that the dressing does get more stiff after it cools down.  So, keep that in mind Thanks for Sharing! If you make this recipe, please leave a comment below! You can also share a picture on Instagram! Tag @catwillmadeit and use the hashtag #catwillmadeit
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