How to Make Cornbread Dressing - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and of course, delicious food. One dish that is an absolute must-have at the Thanksgiving table is cornbread dressing. This savory and comforting side dish is a staple in many households and is the perfect accompaniment to the main event, the turkey.

Cornbread dressing, also known as cornbread stuffing, is a Southern classic that has been passed down through generations. It combines the rich and slightly sweet flavors of cornbread with a v...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package refrigerated biscuit dough
  • 1 (8 ounce) package corn bread mix
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ⅛ pound pork sausage
  • 2 large hard-cooked eggs, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage (Optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Prepare one 8x8-inch pan of cornbread according to package directions. Prepare enough biscuits to make a total of 4 cups crumbled, according to package directions. Cool cornbread and biscuits, then crumble, measure out 4 cups each, and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix chicken broth, onion, celery, and butter in a small pot. Bring to boil and cook vegetables until tender.
  • In a 2-quart casserole dish, combine 4 cups crumbled cornbread, 4 cups crumbled biscuits, sausage, chopped eggs, sage, salt, and pepper. Pour broth-vegetable mixture over sausage mixture; stir until combined.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    549 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 122mg
    • Sodium: 2145mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 146mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 230mg