Posted Nov 09, 2022, Updated Feb 15, 2024 Every holiday needs a delicious stuffing/dressing side dish, and this cornbread dressing recipe is sure to impress (also this sausage stuffing, and corn pudding – yum). It’s easy to make with either a package of cornbread, or homemade cornbread, and can even be prepared a day in advance!
Cornbread Stuffing: Ingredients & Substitutions
Yellow onion. Choose your favorite onion variety (red, yellow, white, green, etc). Minced garlic. jarred or freshly minced garlic both work well in this recipe. You can replace the tablespoon of minced garlic with 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Salted butter. Unsalted butter or ghee work well. Fresh herbs (sage, rosemary, parsley). I included our favorite herb blend, choose your favorite. I do recommend fresh, although dried herbs work in a pinch. Cornbread stuffing package. You can use a package of cornbread stuffing, or dried out, small cubes of your own homemade cornbread (the best) to make this cornbread stuffing. Chicken broth. vegetable broth is a great substitute for chicken broth.
How to Make Cornbread Dressing
Let’s walk through how to make cornbread dressing step-by-step, and don’t forget to watch the video. Begin by combining the stuffing mixture or cubed homemade cornbread and chicken broth in a large bowl, gently stirring every 2 minutes until the liquid is absorbed by the stuffing. Set aside. Note: If using homemade cornbread, I suggest cutting it into small cubes and baking at 325 degrees F for 15-25 minutes or until it’s slightly crispy. While the stuffing is absorbing the liquid, cook the butter onion, garlic, celery, rosemary, sage leaves, and parsley in a large pot over medium-high heat until the veggies are soft Then, add the vegetable mixture to the bowl with the stuffing and mix until evenly combined. Taste the stuffing and adjust the salt and pepper as desired.
Bake
At this point, you can use this stuffing to stuff a turkey or bake as described below:
Serve
Serve warm with your favorite Thanksgiving recipes or for a yummy holiday side dish.
Turkey: this Roast Turkey and the best Turkey Gravy are must-makes on the Thanksgiving or any holiday! Sweet Potatoes. This is the best sweet potato casserole ever, or try this healthy sweet potato casserole! If you like crisp potatoes (as opposed to mashed) try these maple roasted sweet potatoes! This butternut squash soup makes a great appetizer! Green Beans. I always make these apple cider sautéed green beans on Thanksgiving! These Parmesan roasted green beans are also a huge hit! Brussels Sprouts! This recipe for Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts will turn a sprouts-hater into a sprouts-lover! Also try this Brussel Sprout Salad! Apples. These sautéed cinnamon apples always make an appearance on our holiday table. Or you can combine them with sweet potatoes and make roasted sweet potatoes and apples! Cranberry Sauce. I’m all about homemade cranberry sauce! Try our favorite traditional cranberry sauce or our healthy cranberry sauce.
Store/Freeze
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Prepare in Advance
I almost always make this cornbread dressing recipe the day before Thanksgiving. To do this, follow these steps:1. Follow the recipe completely, including baking. 2. Let stuffing cool to room temperature. 3. Cover with foil or a lid (if your baking dish has one). 4. Store in the refrigerator overnight. To reheat: Cover stuffing and bake in the oven at 350 degrees until warmed through. Remove cover in the last 5-10 minutes of baking to restore the crunchy top! You may need to add a splash of extra broth if it dried out at all overnight. If you make and love our recipes, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a comment and rating! And don’t forget to follow along with us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Youtube – be sure to tag @joyfoodsunshine and use the hashtag #joyfoodsunshine so we can see your creations!
