Southern Cornbread Dressing with Homemade Broth
This Southern-style dressing features moist homemade cornbread mixed with a colorful medley of peppers and celery. It is bound together with creamy soups and homemade broth to create a classic, flavorful staple for the table.
Instructions
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Make the Broth
Combine water, onion powder, garlic powder, chopped bell pepper, chopped onion, chopped celery, butter, black pepper, salt, carrots, and chopped garlic in a pot. Add turkey or chicken and boil until the poultry is fully cooked. Cook on low for 3 hours. -
Prepare Cornbread
Mix yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, eggs, and vegetable oil. Bake until the cornbread is done. -
Sauté Vegetables
In a separate pan, sauté the chopped onion, medium bell pepper, half red sweet pepper, half sweet orange pepper, half sweet yellow pepper, and chopped celery in butter. -
Combine Dressing
In a large bowl, mix the sautéed vegetables, garlic powder, onion powder, cream of chicken, cream of mushroom (if using), cream of celery soup, baked bread slices, stove top Turkey stuffing, and onion soup mix. -
Add Broth
Pour the homemade broth into the dressing mixture a little at a time until the desired smooth consistency is reached.
Tips
The recipe notes that sage and poultry seasoning are not used by the creator due to reflux issues, but they can be added if desired.
Video
“Southern Style Homemade Dressing made with Homemade Cornbread from Scratch!!!” by Ms Lena's Kitchen Cooking with Love❤❤❤, watch on YouTube.
About this recipe
Built on a foundation of yellow cornmeal and all-purpose flour, the cornbread provides a hearty base for this traditional recipe. The dressing incorporates sweet orange, yellow, and red bell peppers along with celery and onions for texture and depth.
This dish is best served as a main side for turkey or chicken dinners. Pouring the homemade broth in gradually ensures the mixture stays moist without becoming soggy, resulting in a tender and savory final product.
