That being said, many Southern dressing recipes are built on a foundation of cornbread.
Here are our pointers on makingcornbread dressingthat’s memorable for all the best reasons.
The coarsely crumbled or cubed pieces should feel slightly dry to the touch.
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For soft dressing, add enough warm stock to make the ingredients the consistency of thick cooked oatmeal.
For the most flavorful dressing, no matter the recipe, use flavorful stock, preferablyhomemade.
Most store-bought stocks and broths have little, if any, turkey flavor.
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Avoid reconstituted bouillon cubes or concentrates that can be very salty and sometimes surprisingly sweet.
Now is not the time to go easy with the sage, thyme, and pepper.
The dressing should taste different from your cornbread.
double-check to cook the onion and celery in butter or oil long enough to soften it without being mushy.
It shouldnt crunch when you bite into it.
Add enough ingredients to make your dressing memorable and flavorful.
A good rule of thumb is to use twice the amount of cornbread as the other ingredients you add.
