Delicious Southern Cornbread Dressing is a must on your Thanksgiving menu! This old-fashioned recipe is delicious! Seasoned with sage, celery, onion, and other simple ingredients. This holiday favorite is the soul food recipe you need on your Thanksgiving table!
Make cornbread in a cast iron skillet or glass casserole dish. Crumble and set aside in a large mixing bowl. To the same bowl, add the "soft" breadcrumbs, torn into thumb-sized pieces. Allow the mixture to sit out and become stale for 1 day, or up to 3 days.
Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and celery. Sauté until tender - about 7-10 minutes. Stir in sage and sauté for one more minute.
To a large mixing bowl, add the breadcrumb mixture, sautéed vegetables, eggs, chicken broth, and pepper. Stir until all ingredients are well-incorporated.
Allow mixture to "set" in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight.
Pour mixture into one lightly greased 9x13 casserole dish and one 8x8 casserole dish. Bake uncovered at 375°F degrees for about 2 hours or until golden brown.