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Authentic Southern Cornbread Dressing From Dixie Recipe

This isn't your grandma's stuffing! Experience the true taste of the South with this Authentic Southern Cornbread Dressing, a family recipe perfected over generations. Forget bland white bread; this recipe uses only the finest cornbread for a deeply flavorful, savory dressing that's a Thanksgiving and Christmas staple. Southern cooks will rave! Men in my family refuse to eat any other kind. This recipe, a blend of family traditions from my mother and New Orleans cousin, guarantees a show-stopping side dish that will leave everyone wanting more. Get ready for the ultimate Southern comfort food – guaranteed to be a holiday hit!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 105 mins
Calories 164.7 kcal
Protein 20g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Authentic Southern Cornbread Dressing From Dixie

  • 2 cups cornbread, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 lb ground sausage, cooked and drained
  • 1 tbsp fresh chopped sage
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken meat, shredded or diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of celery soup (optional, or substitute with another can of cream of chicken soup)
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning (optional)

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How to Make Authentic Southern Cornbread Dressing From Dixie

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, crumble the cornbread into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Add the cooked sausage, celery, onion, and bell pepper to the cornbread.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, chicken broth, herbs (sage, thyme, rosemary), and seasonings (salt, pepper).
  5. Pour the wet ingredients over the cornbread mixture, stirring gently to combine. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Pour the dressing mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish or a large roasting pan.
  7. Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through. If the top starts to brown too quickly, tent it with foil.
  8. Let the dressing rest for at least 10 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

34 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

18g

Carbs

1g

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