Buttery and moist with a crispy, golden crust, this Cornbread Dressing Recipe is the perfect addition to any holiday dinner table. Super easy to make with homemade sweet cornbread, Italian sausage, celery, onion, and fresh herbs.
Key Ingredients: – sweet cornbread – mild Italian sausage – celery – white onion – butter – garlic – fresh parsley – fresh sage – fresh thyme – salt – ground black pepper – chicken broth - or chicken stock – eggs Swipe up for the full list!
To prepare cornbread dressing, start by baking enough cornbread two days before, preheating the oven to 300℉, and drying the cubed cornbread in the oven.
Brown sausage in a skillet, then add celery, onion, butter, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper. Stir in chicken broth, simmer, and remove from heat. Cool for a minute, then add whisked eggs.
Toss the cornbread with the sausage mixture, spread in a baking dish, and top with reserved cornbread cubes. Bake covered for 40 minutes, then uncovered for 5-10 minutes until golden brown. Cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.