Perfect Cornbread Dressing for Thanksgiving
Follow this reliable recipe to make flavorful cornbread dressing, a classic Thanksgiving side dish.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Total Time: 65 min
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 batch prepared cornbread (about 8 cups crumbled)
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Crumble the prepared cornbread into a large bowl. You need about 8 cups of crumbs.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the celery and onion in 2 tablespoons of the melted butter until soft, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the sautéed vegetables to the bowl with the cornbread crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining melted butter, eggs, chicken broth, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the liquid mixture over the cornbread and vegetable mixture. Gently toss everything together until the cornbread is evenly moistened. Do not overmix.
- Transfer the dressing mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Let the dressing rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade cornbread baked without sugar.
- You can prepare the cornbread and chop the vegetables a day ahead of time.
- If you prefer a crispier top, bake uncovered.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 75