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Cornbread Dressing

Cornbread Dressing is a flavorful side dish made with pieces of cornbread, ground sausage, vegetables, herbs, and spices.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cornbread dressing
Servings: 12
Calories: 303kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com

Ingredients

  • 9 cups cornbread, homemade or store-bought
  • 4 tablespoons (½ stick or 57g) salted butter
  • 2 medium onions, cut into ¼-inch dice (about 2 cups)
  • 3 stalks celery with leaves, cut into ¼-inch dice (about 2 cups)
  • 1 pound ground sausage, mild
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried sage, crumbled
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut cornbread into bite-sized pieces (about ½-inch). Place on the lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. (You can skip this step if you are using stale cornbread.)
  • Add the cornbread to a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 350°F and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add in onion and celery stirring occasionally for about 5-10 minutes. You want onions to be translucent. Add the onion mixture to the cornbread.
  • In the same skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until no longer pink. Add garlic, sage, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook 1 more minute. Spoon into the bowl with the cornbread.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the broth and egg. Pour over the cornbread mixture and gently toss to combine.
  • Transfer the mixture to the 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 30 minutes, or until heated through. (Optional: For a crispier top, remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes.)
  • Serve Immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcal