Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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9
servings
3 cup

cornbread

crumbled 2 day old

3 cup

toast

2 cup

chicken stock

0.25 cup

vegetable oil

0.5 cup

parsley

chopped

0.5 cup

celery

chopped

1 cup

onion

0.5 cup

green onions

chopped

0.5 tsp

dried mint

crushed

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

1 pinch

ground cayenne pepper

to taste

Step 1
~6 min

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).

Step 2
~6 min

Crumble cornbread into a large bowl.

Step 3
~6 min

Add toast to the bowl with the cornbread.

Step 4
~6 min

Pour chicken stock over the bread mixture and set aside to soak.

Step 5
~6 min

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 6
~6 min

Add parsley, celery, onions, and green onions to the skillet.

Step 7
~6 min

Saute the vegetables until the onions are clear.

Step 8
~6 min

Pour the sauteed vegetable mixture into the bowl with the bread mixture.

Step 9
~6 min

Add crushed dried mint, salt, and pepper to the bowl.

Step 10
~6 min

Mix all ingredients well to combine.

Step 11
~6 min

Grease a 9 x 9-inch casserole dish.

Step 12
~6 min

Pour the dressing mixture into the greased casserole dish.

Step 13
~6 min

Bake for 60 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 14
~6 min

Alternatively, stuff a hen or turkey with the dressing and bake until the bird is done.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, use homemade cornbread.

Add sausage or bacon for extra protein.

Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your liking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepared 1 day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with roasted turkey or chicken.

Serve as a side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Serve with a dollop of cranberry sauce.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted turkey
Cranberry sauce
Green bean casserole

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southern United States

Cultural Significance

Traditional holiday dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Holiday
Family Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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