cajun cornbread dressing

Name: Cajun Cornbread Dressing
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Ingredients: ## SEASONING MIX; 2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) white pepper; 1 teaspoon(s) red pepper; 1 teaspoon(s) oregano; 1/2 teaspoon(s) onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) thyme; ## DRESSING; 1 stick(s) unsalted butter; 3/4 cup(s) onion, chopped; 3/4 cup(s) bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup(s) celery, chopped; 1 tablespoon(s) garlic, minced; 2 - bay leaves; 1 pound(s) smoked sausage, chopped; 1 cup(s) chicken broth; 5 cup(s) crumbled buttermilk cornbread; 12 ounce(s) evaporated milk; 3 large eggs

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Victorya Richard

Houma, LA

Updated on Oct 20, 2023

Thanksgiving and Christmas are just a couple of months away, so I thought I would share a recipe I make every year. I love cornbread dressing. I wish I had my mom's recipe for it, but she never wrote it down. This recipe holds a close second to hers.

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

Smoked Cajun sausage adds smoky flavor and heartiness to this cornbread dressing. The holy trinity of veggies (onion, bell pepper, and celery) starts most Cajun dishes. They're a great base of flavor. The seasoning mix has a little kick but pulls the flavors together. If you want a different side dish or a holiday meal, give this cornbread dressing a try.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 20 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

SEASONING MIX
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons white pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon thyme
DRESSING
1 stick unsalted butter
3/4 cup onion, chopped
3/4 cup bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 - bay leaves
1 pound smoked sausage, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
5 cups crumbled buttermilk cornbread
12 ounces evaporated milk
3 large eggs

How To Make cajun cornbread dressing

Test Kitchen Tips

There is a lot of red pepper in this cornbread dressing. If you're sensitive to spice, adjust as needed.

Step 1

For seasoning mix, combine and mix ingredients in a mixing bowl and set aside.

Step 2

In a large saucepan, melt butter and add onions, bell pepper, celery, garlic, and bay leaves. Cook over high heat. Saute for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Step 3

Add the seasoning mix and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
Step 4

Stir in the sausage and chicken broth. Cook 5 minutes more stirring frequently.
Step 5

Turn off the heat and remove the bay leaf.
Step 6

Add the cornbread and milk.
Step 7

Add beaten eggs.
Step 8

Spoon dressing into a greased baking dish.
Step 9

Bake at 350 F until browns on top for about 40 minutes.
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