Cornbread Dressing
Cornbread dressing is the ultimate comfort food, combining the rich flavors of cornbread with savory herbs and spices. This warm and inviting dish is perfect for family gatherings and holiday feasts, filling your kitchen with a delightful aroma that draws everyone to the table. Easy to prepare, cornbread dressing offers a delicious blend of sweetness and savory notes, making it a standout at any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. In another bowl, mix milk and melted butter.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients without overmixing; pour into the baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Sauté onions and celery in butter until soft (5-7 minutes).
- Crumble baked cornbread into a bowl; add sautéed vegetables, chicken broth, sage, black pepper, and eggs. Stir gently.
- Spread mixture in greased dish; bake for another 30-35 minutes until golden on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg