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Two bowls filled with golden brown cornbread dressing, featuring chunks of bread and herbs, sit on a light-colored tablecloth. The moist stuffing is garnished with fresh herbs for a classic touch.

Cornbread Dressing

Little Figgy Food
Don't forget the Cornbread Dressing! Perfect for any Holiday table.
4.88 from 8 votes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 large Onion diced
  • 2 stalks Celery diced
  • 2 large Apples diced (1/2 inch bites)
  • 1 Tbls dried Thyme
  • 2 tsp dried rubbed Sage
  • 1 Tbls dried Parsley
  • 2 Eggs whisked
  • 12 - 16 oz Chicken Stock
  • 4 cups Skillet Cornbread crumbled
  • 2 cups plain Breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup chopped Pecans toasted
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt butter. Once butter is melted add in the diced Onions and Celery, cooking for 8 - 10 minutes or until Onions are translucent.
  • Add in the diced Apple and cook until just softening, about 2 - 3 minutes. Season with the Thyme, Sage and Parsley, Salt and Pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the crumbled Cornbread and Bread crumbs. Add the Onion mixture and whisked Eggs mixing well.
  • Stir in 1 cup of the Chicken Stock, mix until well combined. If needed, add 1/4 cup of Stock until moist and desired consistency (no more than 2 cups in total).
  • Transfer Cornbread Dressing to oven proof dish(s) and bake in pre-heated 350°F for 20 minutes covered with foil, remove foil and continue to bake an additional 20 - 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Enjoy.
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