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southern cornbread dressing on a plate with gravy

Southern Cornbread Dressing

This classic cornbread dressing is deliciously moist , has the perfect balance of flavor , and packed with fresh veggies.
4.36 from 34 votes
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American/Southern
Servings 8
Calories

Ingredients
  

  • 2 packages of cornbread cooked and cooled
  • 12 oz bag Pepperidge Corn bread stuffing Only this brand
  • 1 stick of butter
  • 2 stalks of celery
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 eggs
  • 32 oz chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional-1 cup of shredded chicken

Instructions
 

  • Cook and cool your cornbread
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
  • Dice your onions and celery
  • Melt the butter in a skillet and cook the onions and celery until they are soft and set aside
  • Crumble the corn bread into a large mixing bowl
  • Add the bag of cornbread stuffing mix
  • Add poultry seasoning, salt and pepper and stir together
  • Stir in the chicken broth
  • Mix in cooled onions and celery
  • Beat the eggs well and stir it into the cornbread mixture
  • Pour it into a 9x13 pan sprayed with cooking oil
  • Cover with foil and cook for 45 minutes
  • Uncover and bake another 20-30 minutes , until golden brown

Notes

The cornbread can be made the day before to save time 
Use your favorite cornbread to make this, either homemade or from  a package
The shredded chicken is optional , I like it both ways
Do not use another brand of stuffing mix 
This is Fantastic served with my Turkey Gravy
This will serve a crowd 
Keyword cornbread dressing, southern cornbread dressing, Thanksgiving side dish
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