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Aunt Jemima Cornbread Dressing Recipe

Aunt Jemima Cornbread Dressing Recipe

My Aunt Jemima Cornbread Dressing recipe is a true Southern classic, moist, savory, and packed with flavor. Made with crumbled cornbread, aromatic celery and onions, rich chicken broth, and a perfect blend of poultry seasoning and sage, this dressing is the ultimate comfort food. Whether baked on its own or stuffed inside a turkey, it’s the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Sunday dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: , Southern, American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing Ingredients
  • 1 Pan Cornbread (cooled and crumbled, I use Aunt Jemima Cornbread Mix for convenience)
  • 1 cup Celery (chopped)
  • 1 cup Onion (chopped)
  • ½ cup Margarine or Butter
  • 13 ¾ oz Chicken Broth (about 1 ¾ cups)
  • 1 Large Egg (beaten)
  • 2 teaspoons Poultry Seasoning
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Ground Sage
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper
Optional Add-ins for Extra Flavor
  • Cooked Sausage (for a meatier dressing)
  • Chopped Hard-Boiled Eggs (for a more traditional Southern touch)
  • Fresh Herbs like parsley or thyme (for added freshness)

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Notes

Required Kitchen Tools

When I prepare my Aunt Jemima Cornbread Dressing, I like to keep things simple. Having the right tools makes the process quick and stress-free:
  1. Large Mixing Bowl – To combine the cornbread, veggies, and seasonings.
  2. Medium Skillet or Pan – For sautéing celery and onions in melted butter.
  3. 8-inch Square or 1 ½-Quart Casserole Dish – The perfect size for baking the dressing.
  4. Whisk or Fork – To beat the egg before adding it to the mixture.
  5. Measuring Cups and Spoons – Accuracy matters when balancing herbs and spices.
  6. Wooden Spoon or Spatula – For gently tossing the dressing mixture without over-mashing.
These basic kitchen tools are all you need to make a flavorful cornbread dressing that tastes like it came straight out of grandma's kitchen.