Cornbread Dressing
What’s the difference between Thanksgiving stuffing and dressing?
How to make Cornbread Dressing or Stuffing:
Cut the cornbread and french loaf into small, bite-size cubes. Spread the bread cubes onto large baking sheets and leave them to dry out for 1-2 days.
In a large skillet over medium heat and the butter. Once the butter is melted add the onion and celery and cook for a few minutes until softened. Add basil, thyme, rosemary, fresh parsley, chicken broth and bring to simmer.
Add the dried bread and cornbread cubes to a large bowl. Gradually ladle the broth mixture onto the bread, tossing lightly as you go. Gradually add more broth mixture until it’s just moistened. You may not need all of the broth, depending on how moist you like your stuffing.
Layer mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish (OR stuff it inside your turkey to cook, if you’d rather) and bake at 350 degrees for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
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Cornbread Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 loaf crusty french bread cut into small cubes (about 6-8 cups), and DRIED
- 1 8x8 pan cornbread cut into small cubes (about 6-8 cups), and DRIED
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 medium onion , chopped
- 4 ribs celery , chopped
- 4-5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary , chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves , chopped
- salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
Instructions
- If you haven't already, dry your cornbread and bread cubes. Spread them onto large baking sheets and leave them to dry out for 1-2 days. If you're in a hurry you can dry it out in the oven. Place the bread cubes on a baking sheet and bake at 250 degrees F for about 30-45 minutes, tossing every 10 minutes or so, until the bread is dry and stale.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Add the butter to a large skillet over medium heat. Once the butter has melted add the onion and celery and cook for a few minutes until softened.
- Add basil, thyme, rosemary, fresh parsley, and chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the dried bread cubes to a large bowl. Gradually ladle the broth mixture onto the bread, tossing lightly as you go.
- Gradually add more broth mixture, just until everything is evenly moistened. (You don't want to add too much broth or it will be more mushy and dense). Taste it and add more herbs or salt, if needed.
- Layer mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
Notes
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*I originally shared this recipe November 2013. Updated November 2018.
Ann says
5 STAR RECIPE! Make this and you wont regret it!
Lauren Allen says
Thanks Ann, I’m really happy you enjoyed it!
Liz says
Can I freeze this a week before Thanksgiving?
Lauren Allen says
Yes, in a ziplock bag or air-tight container.
Angie says
I made this for Thanksgiving and it was a HUGE hit. Definitely adding this recipe to my regular rotation. No more boxed stuffing in this family!
Kristin Altieri says
I made this and got rave reviews!
Billie says
Everything was delicious. Turkey was great. Only the cornbread dressing didn’t hang together like I had hoped, next time and there will be a next time I will add an egg for a binder. I
Vmp says
Ummm I wouldn’t suggest using an egg …maybe ,more liquid or butter
Tina says
I use egg in mine. I mix everything together and let it chill together in the fridge overnight or a few hours before putting it in the bird. tastes better when cooked in the bird.
Dan Ward says
Super easy and absolutely delicious.