Peggy's Cornbread Dressing Recipe

Name: Peggy's Cornbread Dressing Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pans cooked cornbread, crumbled; 1/3 as much crumbled white bread as cornbread; 1 pound sausage; 1 1/2 c. onion, minced; 1 1/2 c. celery, minced; 4 hard boiled Large eggs, minced; 2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoon pepper; 2 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1 c. minced pecans; 1-2 c. turkey or possibly chicken broth; 1/2 c. warm water

Servings: persons

2 pans cooked cornbread, crumbled
1/3 as much crumbled white bread as cornbread
1 pound sausage
1 1/2 c. onion, minced
1 1/2 c. celery, minced
4 hard boiled Large eggs, minced
2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 c. minced pecans
1-2 c. turkey or possibly chicken broth
1/2 c. warm water

1
Brown sausage in a large skillet.
2
Remove sausage and reserve grease.
3
Add in onions and celery; saute/fry till tender.
4
Add in 1/2 c. warm water to skillet and stir till boiling.
5
Turn off heat.
6
In a large bowl, put crumbled cornbread and white bread; mix.
7
Pour heated liquid mix over bread mix and mix.
8
Add in salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning.
9
Continue stirring and adding broth till bread is mushy.
10
Stir in minced Large eggs and pecans.
11
Add in broth as needed.
12
Pour into 2 baking dishes and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or possibly till brown and crunchy on top.

700

kcal

Calories

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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pans cooked cornbread, crumbled, 1/3 as much crumbled white bread as cornbread, 1 pound sausage, 1 1/2 c. onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Peggy's Cornbread Dressing Recipe 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!