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Southern-Style Cornbread Dressing

Southern-Style Cornbread Dressing Recipe


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  • Author: Lisa
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

Southern-Style Cornbread Dressing is a classic Southern side dish made with homemade buttermilk cornbread, savory herbs, and rich chicken stock. Perfect for holidays or Sunday dinners!


Ingredients

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For the buttermilk cornbread:

1 cup yellow cornmeal

1 cup all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted

1 cup whole buttermilk

For the cornbread dressing:

1 (14 ounce) bag herb-seasoned stuffing mix (such as Pepperidge Farm)

2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, divided

2 cups finely chopped sweet onion

1 1/2 cups finely chopped celery

5 cups chicken or turkey stock

5 large eggs, lightly beaten

2 teaspoons dried sage

Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste


Instructions

Make the Cornbread:

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F and grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet. Set the skillet inside the oven as it heats.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine eggs, melted butter, and buttermilk. Stir wet ingredients into dry until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the hot skillet and bake for 16-19 minutes until golden. Let cool and crumble into pieces.

Make the Dressing:

  1. Set your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by greasing it lightly.
  2. Combine crumbled cornbread and stuffing mix in a large bowl.
  3. In a skillet, melt one stick of butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook until soft and translucent, about 10-12 minutes.
  4. Add the sautéed vegetables to the cornbread mixture.
  5. Melt the second stick of butter. In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, chicken stock, eggs, and sage. Pour over the cornbread mixture.
  6. Stir everything together until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Transfer to the baking dish and bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes, until set and golden brown.

Notes

Make the cornbread up to 2 days ahead and store in an airtight container. Dressing can also be assembled a day in advance and baked before serving. For extra moisture, add a bit more stock before baking.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Protein: 8g