Baby's Thanksgiving Cornbread Dressing Recipe

A cherished Southern tradition passed down through generations! This moist and flavorful cornbread dressing recipe is inspired by a family secret, where the magic lies in the 'eye' and 'taste' method. Get ready to create a Thanksgiving masterpiece, just like Grandma used to make. While the measurements are approximate, the result is always delicious. Perfect as a side dish or elevated to a complete meal by adding cooked chicken or turkey. This recipe is for those adventurous cooks who embrace the art of culinary intuition!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 373.4 kcal
Protein 26g
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Ingredients for Baby's Thanksgiving Cornbread Dressing

  • 4 large buttermilk biscuits
  • 2 to 3 (10.75 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 6 cups cornbread, crumbled
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Seasoning
  • gravy (not an ingredient in this dressing recipe)
  • 2 cups cooked, cubed chicken or turkey (optional)

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How to Make Baby's Thanksgiving Cornbread Dressing

  1. Sauté 1 medium onion and 2 celery stalks, chopped, in 2 (10.75 ounce) cans of chicken broth until tender (about 8-10 minutes).
  2. Stir in 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter and 1 (10.75 ounce) can of condensed cream of chicken soup.
  3. Stir until butter and soup are completely melted and remove from heat.
  4. In a large bowl, crumble 6 cups of cornbread and 4 large buttermilk biscuits.
  5. Add 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, and 1/4 cup chopped green onions.
  6. Gently toss to combine all dry ingredients.
  7. Pour the warm broth mixture over the crumb mixture.
  8. Use your hands to gently mash and combine the ingredients until evenly moistened.
  9. Gradually add more broth (up to 1 (10.75 ounce) can), a little at a time, until the dressing is moist but not soggy.
  10. The amount of broth needed will depend on the type of cornbread and biscuits used.
  11. Pour the dressing into a greased 9x13 inch casserole dish.
  12. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45-60 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.
  13. For a complete one-dish meal, layer in 2 cups of cooked, cubed chicken or turkey before baking.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

46g

Carbs

10g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Baby's Thanksgiving Cornbread Dressing?

Baby's Thanksgiving Cornbread Dressing takes about 90 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Baby's Thanksgiving Cornbread Dressing?

Baby's Thanksgiving Cornbread Dressing has approximately 373.4 calories per serving, with about 26 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 34 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Baby's Thanksgiving Cornbread Dressing?

The key ingredients for Baby's Thanksgiving Cornbread Dressing are Biscuits, Chicken Stock, Butter, Cream Of Chicken Soup, Onion, Celery. See the full list with measurements above.

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