That’s it, my friends! I hope you enjoy it! Let me know how it turns out for you! I’m always happy to help. But what about the side dishes? Proper side dishes are a MUST for a successful holiday meal. They really round it out and are best when they pair nicely with your main course. I’ve got your ultimate holiday side dish recipe right here, my friends. It checks all the boxes. We’re talking… Southern Cornbread Dressing! YES! It’s very much like your classic stuffing recipe, but made with cornbread instead. And DANG is it huge on flavor. If you’ve been thinking about making a homemade cornbread dressing for your gathering, or if you’re looking for something new to try, you need to give this recipe a go. You won’t regret it. You’ll need to get some cornbread, and I’ll provide the link to that recipe so you can make it separately. Alright, let’s get moving! Let’s talk about how to make cornbread dressing, shall we? Add the cubed cornbread to a large bowl. Heat a pan to medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the onion, celery and jalapeno to the melted butter. Cook them down for 5 minutes to soften. Stir in the Creole seasoning and remaining butter. When the butter is melted, remove the pan from heat and let it cool slightly. Pour it over the cubed or crumbled cornbread (cut into small pieces) into the bowl and combine. Gently fold the cornbread mixture with wooden spoons until it absorbs the liquids. It should be moist, not soggy. Remove from heat and serve! BOOM! That’s it, my friends! Easy enough, isn’t it? Not too much work and WELL WORTH the time spent. Your friends and family will love you for this one. Tell them it’s your own secret recipe. You can also freeze it for 3 months or longer. It’s more of a regional thing. In the northern regions, you might be more used to calling this recipe a cornbread stuffing. In the southern U.S., you may be used to calling this a cornbread dressing, as opposed to a stuffing. However, if you cook the stuffing inside the bird, then it is undoubtedly a stuffing. Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. NOTE: This recipe was updated on 11/1/21 to include new information. It was originally published on 11/18/19.
