Skillet Cornbread Dressing

Name: Skillet Cornbread Dressing
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 2 cups stone-ground yellow cornmeal; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 2 tsp granulated sugar; 1.5 cups buttermilk; 2 large eggs, beaten; 8 tbsp unsalted butter; 4 celery stalks, diced; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp dried rubbed sage; 1 tsp dried thyme; 3 cups vegetable broth; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

A savory Southern holiday dressing built on crumbled homemade skillet cornbread, celery, onion, and sage, all soaked in rich vegetable broth and baked until set on the outside and custardy within.

85 minMediumServes 8320 cal/serving

Southern AmericanSideOvenVegetarianLow-SodiumAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

2 cups stone-ground yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp granulated sugar
1.5 cups buttermilk
2 large eggs, beaten
8 tbsp unsalted butter
4 celery stalks, diced
1 large yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp dried rubbed sage
1 tsp dried thyme
3 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

Make the skillet cornbread: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Melt half the 8 tbsp unsalted butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven for 5 minutes. In a bowl, whisk together 2 cups stone-ground yellow cornmeal, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 2 tsp granulated sugar, and half the 1 tsp salt.
2

Whisk 1.5 cups buttermilk and half the 2 beaten large eggs together, then stir into the dry ingredients along with the melted butter from the skillet. Pour the batter back into the hot skillet and bake until golden and a toothpick comes out clean, about 20-22 minutes. Let cool completely.
3

Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Crumble the cooled cornbread into a very large bowl.
4

In a skillet, melt the remaining butter over medium heat. Add 1 large diced yellow onion and 4 diced celery stalks and cook until softened, about 6 minutes. Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp dried rubbed sage, and 1 tsp dried thyme and cook 1 minute more. Season with the remaining salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
5

Add the cooked vegetables to the crumbled cornbread. Pour in 3 cups vegetable broth and stir in the remaining eggs. The mixture should be very moist - similar to a thick batter.
6

Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Bake at 375°F (190°C) until the top is golden brown and the center is just set, 30-35 minutes.
7

Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

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Questions

How long does Skillet Cornbread Dressing take?

As written, 85 minutes: 30 of prep and 55 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 6, 35 minutes.

What oven temperature does Skillet Cornbread Dressing need?

For Skillet Cornbread Dressing, the oven is set to 425 F (about 220 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 35 minutes, in step 6. The oven is also used at 375 F (about 190 C) in step 3.

Do I need any special equipment for Skillet Cornbread Dressing?

Beyond a knife and a board, the method uses a cast-iron skillet (step 1) and a 9x13 baking dish (step 3). If you do not have one, a heavy stainless skillet replaces the cast iron; preheat it a little longer.

Is there a substitute for buttermilk in Skillet Cornbread Dressing?

The entry for Skillet Cornbread Dressing calls for 1.5 cups buttermilk. In its place: Stir a tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar into a cup of milk and let it stand five minutes. Plain yogurt thinned with milk also works.

Can I make Skillet Cornbread Dressing dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Skillet Cornbread Dressing is 1.5 cups buttermilk, 8 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the buttermilk for plant milk soured with a teaspoon of vinegar per cup; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Does Skillet Cornbread Dressing contain eggs?

Yes: 2 large eggs, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Skillet Cornbread Dressing?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 320 calories, with 8 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 9 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 400 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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