Cornbread Dressing Recipe

Name: Cornbread Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (9 inch) round cornbread (2 9-inch iron skillets); 1 12 loaves bread (king thin, toasted); 4 cups turkey drippings; 1 ½ tablespoons sage; 1 tablespoon salt; ¾ cup celery (minced); ¾ cup butter; 6 cups water; 1 ½ tablespoons poultry seasoning; 6 hard-boiled eggs (chopped); 1 12 onions (large, chopped)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Crumble cooked cornbread and toasted bread and place in large aluminum turkey pan.
3
In a sauce pan saute onion and celery.
4
Add turkey drippings, sage, salt, butter, water and poultry seasoning to celery and onion and simmer on medium heat for 20 minutes.
5
Pour over cornbread mixture and blend thoroughly.
6
Bake in 400 degree oven for 30 minutes.
7
Turn heat to 300 degrees and bake for 2 hours stirring occasionally to preferred consistency.
8
Add chopped egg and return to oven for 30 minutes.

1033

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (9 inch) round cornbread (2 9-inch iron skillets), 1 12 loaves bread (king thin, toasted), 4 cups turkey drippings, 1 ½ tablespoons sage, and more.

Yes, Cornbread Dressing falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cornbread Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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