How to Make Cornbread Dressing

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Discover a new twist on a holiday classic with this Cornbread Dressing recipe. It is the perfect savory companion to a Thanksgiving turkey.

cornbread dressing in a baking dish
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  1. Ingredients in Cornbread Dressing
  2. Variations
  3. Cornbread Base
  4. Recipe Tip
  5. Frequently Asked Questions about Cornbread Dressing
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There is some unwritten rule that you can’t have Thanksgiving without dressing. There’s something about the savory taste paired with the thick and hearty texture that just goes so well with turkey, cranberry sauce, gravy, so on. When you get a big spoonful on your plate, you know it’s going to be doing overtime soaking up sauces and flavors, creating the perfect hearty little bite for you. One of the easier Thanksgiving sides to make, you’ll be giving thanks to Cornbread Dressing this season.

Ingredients in Cornbread Dressing

  • Cornbread
  • Onion
  • Celery
  • Garlic
  • Butter
  • Chicken Broth
  • Sage
  • Salt and Pepper
crumbled cornbread in a glass bowl


Variations

Make your Cornbread Dressing vegetarian

  • Replace the chicken stock with vegetable broth

Add more vegetables

  • Green bell peppers
  • Carrots
  • Potatoes

Add meat

  • Bacon
  • Sausage

Try something fresh

  • Cranberries
  • Herbs
  • Fresh parsley
  • Basil
  • Pecans

Cornbread Base

You can use any cornbread you have. Whether you buy it from the store already made, purchase a box of Jiffy and make it quick in a large bowl, or use homemade cornbread, which we have a recipe for if you’d like, bread cubes are bread cubes. They all will do a great job of bringing this recipe to life.

Recipe Tip

cornbread, onions, celery, and chicken broth mixed in a bowl

Depending on the consistency of cornbread dressing you prefer, you can add between ½ and 1 ½ cups of chicken broth.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cornbread Dressing

How to make cornbread dressing ahead of time?

You can mix your dry ingredients and wet together and cover with plastic wrap, and then place in the fridge for, at most, 2 days. You can then cook it when you are ready.

Does dressing contain eggs?

Some recipes might contain egg, but this recipe does not.

Is cornbread dressing gluten-free?

Most cornbread recipes contain gluten, you have to check individually with this recipe and type of cornbread you are using. This doesn’t mean that cornbread can’t be gluten-free.

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How to Make Cornbread Dressing

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Cornbread Dressing

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Discover a new twist on a holiday classic with this Cornbread Dressing recipe. It is the perfect savory companion to a Thanksgiving turkey.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 box Jiffy Cornbread Mix prepared, baked, and cooled (8.5 ounce box, prepared in a 9×9 pan)
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 large onion diced
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon sage
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup chicken broth add more or less depending on how moist you like your dressing

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350. Crumble the cooled cornbread into chunks.
    crumbled cornbread in a glass bowl
  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the onion and celery. Cook until the onions are soft and transparent. Add garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
    onion and celery sauteed in butter
  • Combine cornbread crumbles, onion and celery mixture, sage, salt and pepper, and chicken broth. Stir to make sure everything is coated.
    cornbread, onions, celery, and chicken broth mixed in a bowl
  • Place in a greased baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 20 minutes.
    Cornbread stuffing in a baking dish before being baked
  • Remove foil and bake 20 more minutes or until cornbread is golden brown.
    baked cornbread stuffing

Notes

  • You need 3-4 cups of crumbled cornbread. You can use store bought cornbread or you can make your own.
  • Store any leftovers covered in the fridge. 
  • Double the recipe if you have a larger group coming for Thanksgiving. 

Nutrition Information

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 415mgPotassium: 144mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 358IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

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Kelsey Crist

Kelsey lives in Washington with her husband, Alex, and two cats, Diana and Nova. Her happy place is in the kitchen listening to an audiobook and trying new recipes. When she's not in the kitchen you can find her hiking, shopping at Trader Joe's, or playing Animal Crossing. Her favorite food is pasta and Alex loves when she makes Homemade Oreos.

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