Southern Soul Food Cornbread Dressing Recipe 🍞

Overview

For the Cornbread:
- 2 cups cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Dressing:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2-3 stalks celery, chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (or 2 tablespoons dried)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sage
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup cooked sausage (optional)

Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, combine buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.
Combine Mixtures:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Bake the Cornbread:
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool, then crumble into a large bowl.

Sauté Vegetables:
- In a skillet over medium heat, add a bit of oil or butter.
- Sauté the chopped onion, celery, and garlic until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Combine Ingredients:
- In the bowl with the crumbled cornbread, add the sautéed vegetables, parsley, thyme, sage, and cooked sausage (if using).
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth gradually, stirring until the mixture is moist but not soggy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Transfer to Baking Dish:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) if you haven’t already.
- Transfer the dressing mixture into a greased baking dish.
Bake:
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
Cool and Serve:
- Let the dressing cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your Southern Soul Food Cornbread Dressing! 🎉

Enjoy your delicious Southern Soul Food Cornbread Dressing!