Cornbread Dressing Flavorful and Simple Recipe Guide

Ingredients

• 4 cups cornbread, crumbled
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 0.5 cup butter, unsalted
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried sage
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 0.5 cup cooked and crumbled sausage (optional)
• 1 Prise fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery, then sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the crumbled cornbread, sautéed onion and celery mixture, sage, thyme, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix well to distribute the spices.
4. Pour the chicken broth into the cornbread mixture and stir until evenly soaked.
5. Add the beaten eggs and crumbled sausage (if using) to the mixture and gently fold everything together until combined. The consistency should be moist but not overly wet. If needed, adjust with more broth.
6. Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish or any oven-safe dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and a bit crispy.
8. Once done, let it cool slightly before slicing. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.