Cornbread Dressing Recipe
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Ingredients
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Bread Base
Vegetables
Herbs & Spices
Liquids
Optional Add-ins
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare Cornbread
Bake cornbread according to package instructions or your favorite recipe. Allow to cool, then crumble into a large bowl.
- 2
Sauté Vegetables
Chop the onion, celery, and garlic. In a skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped vegetables and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are softened and fragrant.
- 3
Mix Herbs and Spices
In a small bowl, combine sage, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Set aside.
Assembly
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In the bowl with cornbread, add the sautéed vegetables, mixed herbs and spices, chicken broth, and eggs. If using, add cooked sausage and/or dried cranberries.
- 5
Mix Well
Gently stir all the ingredients together until they are well combined. The mixture should be moist but not overly wet.
Baking
- 6
Prepare Baking Dish
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 7
Transfer Mixture
Pour the cornbread dressing mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the dressing is set.





