What is Festive Cornbread and Sausage Dressing made of?

The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, Chicken Stock, Cornbread. The full list of 16 is above.

How long does it take to make Festive Cornbread and Sausage Dressing?

About 2 hrs in total: 45 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.

How many calories are in one serving?

One serving provides about 1788.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.

Is Festive Cornbread and Sausage Dressing easy to make?

This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 9 steps.

Is Festive Cornbread and Sausage Dressing healthy?

Festive Cornbread and Sausage Dressing has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 1788.52 calories and 62.27 g of protein, or 125% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3144.57 mg (137% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.97 g (75% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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Festive Cornbread and Sausage Dressing

Name: Festive Cornbread and Sausage Dressing
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: Southern Recipes
Ingredients: 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 1 cup Butter; 6 whole Celery; 4 cups Chicken Stock; 1 whole Cornbread; 2 whole Diced Yellow Onion; 2 tsp Dried Sage; 1 tsp Dried Thyme; 1 whole Eggs; 0.5 cup Fresh Parsley; 1 whole Green Bell Pepper; 0.33 cup Milk; 1 lb Pork Sausage; 1 tsp Poultry Seasoning; 1 tsp Salt; 16 whole White Bread

Side Dish 🥗Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Southern Recipes 🇺🇸 High-Protein 💪Sugar-Free

This cornbread-and-sausage dressing is rich and aromatic, with buttery vegetables, herbs, and tender crumbs that soak up savory chicken stock. Pork sausage adds depth while sage and thyme bring classic holiday warmth. Serve Festive Cornbread and Sausage Dressing alongside roast turkey or ham for gatherings when you want a comforting, crowd-pleasing side.

Prep45 mins
Cook1 hr 15 mins
Serves16
DifficultyMedium

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Festive Cornbread and Sausage Dressing, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

46 Health Score

Glycemic ImpactFair: 51 / 100; Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor: 38 / 100; Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityFair: 54 / 100; Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients: 2 / 4; Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

How it scores for each health goal

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37
Heart Health: 76
Metabolic: 58
Digestive: 33
Inflammatory: 36
Performance: 46
General Wellness

1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
2

Make the cornbread: In a small bowl, combine the cornbread mix, milk, and egg; stir until well blended. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
3

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 19 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool. Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
4

While the cornbread bakes, make the dressing: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the onions, celery, and bell pepper in the melted butter until tender but not browned. Remove from the heat; do not drain.
5

At the same time, cook the sausage in another large skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned. Remove from the heat.
6

Crumble the cooled cornbread into a food processor. Add the bread pieces and pulse until crumbly. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
7

Add sage, thyme, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper to the cornbread mixture. Mix in the parsley, cooked vegetables, and sausage with the pan drippings. Stir in the chicken stock and eggs; it will be a bit mushy.
8

Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and fill it with the cornbread dressing.
9

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

About This Recipe

Festive Cornbread and Sausage Dressing is made with 16 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 2 hrs and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, and Chicken Stock. Each serving provides about 1788.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Festive Cornbread and Sausage Dressing made of?: The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, Chicken Stock, Cornbread. The full list of 16 is above.
How long does it take to make Festive Cornbread and Sausage Dressing?: About 2 hrs in total: 45 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?: One serving provides about 1788.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Festive Cornbread and Sausage Dressing easy to make?: This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 9 steps.
Is Festive Cornbread and Sausage Dressing healthy?: Festive Cornbread and Sausage Dressing has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 1788.52 calories and 62.27 g of protein, or 125% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3144.57 mg (137% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.97 g (75% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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