How to Make Cornbread Dressing

Buttery and moist with a crispy, golden crust, this Cornbread Dressing Recipe is the perfect addition to any holiday dinner table.

Cornbread Dressing

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What goes in  Cornbread Dressing?

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Key Ingredients: – sweet cornbread – mild Italian sausage – celery  – white onion – butter – fresh sage – fresh thyme  – ground black pepper – eggs Swipe up for the full list!

Prepare and bake enough cornbread to yield approximately 12 cups of cubed cornbread. It's suggested to make a double batch or double the recipe one to two days before you need it.

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How to Make Cornbread Dressing

Preheat the oven to 300°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place the cornbread cubes on a baking sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes until they become crusty and dry. Then, remove the sheet from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 350°F.

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How to Make Cornbread Dressing

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the sausage, breaking it into smaller pieces. Add diced celery and onion, sauté until tender and sausage is cooked. Stir in butter, garlic, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook for another minute. Then, increase heat, add chicken broth, bring to a boil, and simmer on medium-low for 5 minutes.

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How to Make Cornbread Dressing

After cooking the sausage mixture, let it cool for a minute, then stir in the whisked eggs. Reserve ½ cup of cornbread cubes and mix the rest with the sausage in a large bowl. Spread the mixture in a baking dish, top with the reserved cornbread cubes, cover with foil, and bake for 40 minutes. 

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How to Make Cornbread Dressing

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the top is golden brown. Let it cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

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How to Make Cornbread Dressing

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