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Cornbread Dressing

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Cornbread dressing is a comforting side dish that combines buttery cornbread, savory sausage, and aromatic vegetables for a festive and heartwarming experience.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 9 cups cornbread, homemade or store-bought
  • 4 tablespoons (½ stick or 57g) salted butter
  • 2 medium onions, cut into ¼-inch dice (about 2 cups)
  • 3 stalks celery with leaves, cut into ¼-inch dice (about 2 cups)
  • 1 pound ground sausage, mild
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried sage, crumbled
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • Parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut cornbread into ½-inch pieces and bake for 20 minutes until slightly crisp.
  • Increase oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Melt butter in a skillet, add diced onions and celery, cook until translucent.
  • Brown ground sausage in the skillet, stir in garlic and herbs.
  • Combine cornbread, veggie mixture, and sausage in a bowl.
  • Whisk together chicken broth and egg, pour over cornbread mixture, and combine.
  • Transfer to baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until golden.

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Notes

Choose high-quality cornbread for the best flavor.
Baking the cornbread beforehand enhances the dish’s texture.
Adjust seasonings to suit your taste preferences.

  • Author: Marry
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 1
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 23
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 7
  • Cholesterol: 30