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

Thanksgiving and Christmas meals are never complete without the traditional holiday dressing. This classic side dish is a beloved staple on holiday tables across the United States, and for good reason. The savory, comforting flavors of holiday dressing are the perfect accompaniment to roast turkey, ham, or even a vegetarian main course.

While every family has their own unique spin on holiday dressing, the basic components remain the same: bread, aromatics, herbs, and seasoning. The res...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (7.5 ounce) package dry cornbread mix
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 6 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 pound pork sausage
  • 16 slices white bread, torn into pieces
  • 2 teaspoons dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 large eggs

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 16

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
  • Make the cornbread: Combine cornbread mix, milk, and egg in a small bowl; stir until well blended. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 19 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Lower the oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • While the cornbread is cooking, make the dressing: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onions, celery, and bell pepper in the melted butter until tender but not brown. Remove from the heat; do not drain.
  • At the same time, cook sausage in another large skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned. Remove from the heat.
  • Crumble cooled cornbread into a food processor. Add bread pieces and pulse until crumbly. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.
  • Add sage, thyme, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper to the cornbread mixture. Mix in parsley, cooked vegetables, and sausage with pan drippings. Stir in chicken stock and eggs; it will be a bit mushy.
  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and fill with cornbread dressing.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

    • Nutrition

    316 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 72mg
    • Sodium: 1128mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 98mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 193mg

    Categories

    Classic recipes
    Southern recipes
    Vegetarian recipes
    Cornbread recipes
    Sausage recipes