Delicious Cornbread Dressing (cornbread stuffing) includes cubes of cornbread, french bread, and fresh herbs. It's wonderfully flavorful and you won't believe how easy it is to make.
Dry cornbread and bread: Spread bread cubes onto large baking sheets and leave them out to dry for 1-2 days. If you're in a hurry you can dry it them in the oven at 250 degrees F for about 30-45 minutes, tossing every 10 minutes, until the bread is dry and stale.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Sauté Veggies: Add the butter to a large skillet over medium heat. Once the butter has melted add the onion, celery, basil, thyme, and rosemary and cook for a few minutes until softened.
To a large mixing bowl add dried bread cubes. Pour in butter and Vegetable mixture.
Add broth: Gradually ladle the broth mixture onto the bread, tossing lightly as you go. Add more broth, just until everything is evenly moistened. Don't add too much broth or it will be more mushy and dense. Taste and add more herbs or salt, if needed.
Bake: Pour mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
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Make Ahead Instructions: This easy cornbread dressing can be made 1-2 days in advance. Store it in a gallon ziplock bag in the refrigerator.Freezing Instructions: Prepare stuffing as directed and bake in a freezer sage container. Once cooled, cover well with aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Rewarm in the oven, or heat individual servings in the microwave.Variations:Add Sausage: Cook 1/2 lb of ground sausage and add it to the bread cubes in step 5.Vegan Cornbread Dressing: Use 1/2 cup of canola oil in place of the butter, and substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth.Dried Fruit: Add dried cranberries or raisins.Add Nuts: Pecans, walnuts, or pine nuts are best.