cornbread dressing

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Hendersonville, TN
Updated on Dec 22, 2025

This is my signature cornbread dressing. It is a staple at our Thanksgiving table, but also throughout the year. Friends and family alike comment that it is the best they've ever had. (I kinda agree!) It is also great with pork roast. Simply use the stock from the roast, but limit it to 1 cup. Pork is a little greasier, so you don't need as much stock.

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 skillet of baked cornbread
  • 1/2 - 3/4 cups diced celery
  • 1/2 - 3/4 cups diced onion
  • 1 stick butter
  • 2 cups turkey or chicken stock (from cooked bird)
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons dried sage

How To Make cornbread dressing

  • Step 1
    Bake cornbread a day or so ahead. Store in an airtight container.
  • Step 2
    Crumble cornbread to a fine texture in a large mixing bowl.
  • Step 3
    On the stove top, sauté celery and onion in butter until the onion is translucent.
  • Step 4
    Add celery/onion/butter mixture to cornbread. Stir well.
  • Step 5
    Add stock and stir well. Add 2 cups of water and stir well. Add more water if needed. Dressing should be "wet" but not too soupy.
  • Step 6
    Add sage and measure with your heart. We LOVE sage.
  • Step 7
    Pour into a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Step 8
    Bake for 1 hour in a 350 degree oven.

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Culture: American
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