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Cornbread Dressing

A classic and comforting Southern cornbread dressing, perfect for holiday gatherings or any special meal.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Cornbread

  • 2 cups cornbread mix
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted

Dressing Components

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups chopped yellow onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 0.5 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups chicken broth

Instructions
 

Make the Cornbread

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together cornbread mix, eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter until just combined.
  • Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.

Prepare the Dressing

  • Crumble the cooled cornbread into a very large bowl.
  • In a large skillet, melt 1 cup of butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and celery and cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Stir in the cooked onion and celery, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper into the bowl with the cornbread crumbs.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and mix gently until everything is moistened.
  • Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-40 minutes, or until heated through and lightly browned on top.

Notes

This dressing can be made ahead of time. Cover and refrigerate after assembling. Add a little extra broth before baking if it seems dry.