Classic Cornbread Dressing
Cornbread Dressing
A classic, savory dressing that combines crumbled cornbread and dry bread crumbs with sautéed vegetables, eggs, broth, and plenty of poultry seasoning and sage.
Ingredients:
- Celery, chopped – 2 cups
- Large onions, chopped – 2
- Margarine – 1 stick
- Crumbled buttermilk cornbread (dry) – 5 cups
- Dry bread crumbs – 5 cups
- Turkey or chicken broth – 3 cups
- Butter – 1 stick
- Large eggs, beaten – 4
- Poultry seasoning – 1½ tsp
- Sage – 3 tsp (or to taste)
- Salt – 1 tsp (or to taste)
- Pepper – 1 tsp (or to taste)
Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
Step 2: Mix Ingredients
In a large skillet, sauté the chopped celery and onions in melted butter or margarine until soft. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked vegetables, 4 beaten eggs, crumbled cornbread, bread crumbs, broth, poultry seasoning, sage, salt, and pepper. The mixture should be fairly moist; add more broth if needed. Transfer to a greased baking pan.Step 3: Bake
Cover the pan and bake for 35 minutes. Remove the cover and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the top is golden and the dressing is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
