Cornbread Dressing Recipe: Savory and Comforting
Classic Cornbread Dressing with savory, comforting flavor.
Ingredients
- Cornbread:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg
- Dressing:
- 6 cups crumbled cornbread
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 tbsp fresh sage chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: Chopped parsley crumbled bacon
- Suggested Pairings: Roasted turkey sweet tea
Instructions
- Bake cornbread at 425°F for 20–25 min; cool and crumble.
- Sauté onion, celery, and garlic in butter for 5–7 min.
- Mix cornbread, vegetables, broth, eggs, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Bake in an 8x8-inch white ceramic dish at 350°F for 30–35 min.
- Serve with parsley, bacon, turkey, and tea.
Notes
- Use day-old cornbread for texture.
- Store in the fridge for 4 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Try a vegan or sausage variation.
- Pair with collard greens.