One Pot Cornbread Stuffing or Dressing

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword thanksgiving side dish

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings People

Calories 579

Author Abeer Rizvi

1/4 cup Butter Unsalted
3/4 cup Onions Finely chopped
2 cloves Garlic Finely minced
3/4 cup Celery Diced
3/4 cup Carrots Peeled, Finely chopped
1 cup Mushrooms Cleaned, Diced
Salt To taste
Pepper To taste
1 tsp Poultry seasoning
1-2 tsp Italian seasoning
8 cups Cornbread Baked and cooled, Half can be cut into small 1 inch cubes and half can be crumbled, Preferably dried overnight uncovered
1 cup Dried seasoned bread cubes
2 Eggs Lightly whisked
2.5-3 cups Vegetable broth Low sodium, Adjust according to your preference
3 tbsp Additional butter Unsalted, Cut into small cubes

Add butter in a very large nonstick pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
When it's fully melted, add onions, garlic, celery, carrots, mushrooms, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, Italian seasoning and saute for a few minutes until veggies are partially softened and excess liquid from mushrooms has evaporated.
Remove pan from heat.
Add cornbread, bread cubes and mix until combined.
Pour eggs, 2.5 cups broth and mix until combined. The bread should feel slightly moist. It should not be soaking wet.
Spread the stuffing evenly in the pan.
Note: For better presentation, especially if you are planning on serving this at a Thanksgiving feast, transfer mixture to a large casserole dish (Dimensions: 9x13) and then continue with the remaining steps below.
Top with cubes of butter.
Cover with aluminum foil.
Bake at 350 degrees F 20 minutes.
Remove from oven and discard foil.
Check the consistency of stuffing. If it feels too dry, add more broth. You may have to do this if you prefer a "wet" stuffing.
Bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until top is golden brown.
Remove from oven and fluff the dressing with a fork. Enjoy!

Read all my tips above.
Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave.