Description
A flavorful and unique twist on traditional Thanksgiving dressing, featuring Cajun spices and cornbread for a delicious side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cornbread, crumbled
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, sauté the celery, onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened.
- In a large bowl, combine the crumbled cornbread, sautéed vegetables, Cajun seasoning, and parsley.
- In another bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and beaten eggs.
- Pour the broth mixture over the cornbread mixture and stir until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more Cajun seasoning or diced jalapeños.
- This dressing can be made a day in advance and reheated before serving.
- Feel free to add cooked sausage or other proteins for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg