This Old Fashioned Cornbread Dressing recipe is a classic Southern dish that embodies comfort and tradition. Perfect for holidays or family gatherings, this dressing is made with homemade cornbread and a medley of savory ingredients, creating a deliciously rich flavor that everyone will love. Don’t let this recipe slip away!
Ingredients
For the Cornbread:
- 2 cups cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Dressing:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage, crumbled (or use a vegetarian substitute)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (adjust based on moisture preference)
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried sage)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 large eggs, beaten