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Cajun Cornbread Dressing Recipe

Cajun Cornbread Dressing with Sausage is a delicious soul food twist on a Southern, Thanksgiving favorite. This easy recipe has a cornbread base while sausage, veggies, and Cajun seasoning round out this Louisiana side dish.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 276 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 20 ounces package cornbread mix gluten-free if needed, cooked in a 9 x 13 inch pan according to package directions
  • 13 ounces package of link sausage cut into ½ inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons oil olive or avocado
  • 1 green bell pepper finely chopped
  • 4 stalks celery finely chopped
  • 1 small sweet onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt divided, to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 to 4 cups chicken broth regular sodium
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
  • parsley optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Prepare the cornbread according to the package directions. Once cool enough to touch, crumble using your hands until there are no large clumps remaining.
  3. Cook sausage over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until sausage is browned. Remove sausage from pan and set aside.
  4. Saute Vegetables: With remaining sausage grease, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, bell pepper, onion, celery, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Saute vegetables for 8-10 minutes over medium heat, or until onions begin to brown. Add crushed garlic and continue cooking for 2 minutes. While vegetables are cooking, whisk together Cajun seasoning recipe if making your own at home.
  5. Mix Everything in Dish: Combine sausage, vegetables, seasoning mix, remaining ½ to 1 teaspoon salt, and cornbread in the baking dish. Toss to mix thoroughly. Pour 3 - 3 ½ cups of chicken broth into cornbread mixture. (This may seem like a lot at first, but remember, you will be baking this and a lot of the moisture will evaporate.)
  6. Bake in preheated oven, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes, or until the top begins to get crispy. Add more chicken broth as needed. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving. Top with finely chopped parsley and enjoy!

Notes

  • Spices: Make your own blend so you can control the heat.
  • Make ahead: Let the dressing come to room temperature before baking.
  • Foil: Don't cover the dressing so it gets crispy.
  • Storage: Once cooked, keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 to 5 days.
  • Freezing: Seal in an airtight freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Reheating: Warm in the oven at 300°, or microwave until heated through.

Nutrition Information

Calories 276kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 1095mg (46%) Potassium 144mg (4%) Vitamin A 285IU (6%) Vitamin C 9.2mg (10%) Calcium 128mg (13%) Iron 2.4mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 276

% Daily Value*

Calories 276kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 1095mg 46%
Potassium 144mg 3%
Vitamin A 285IU 6%
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10%
Calcium 128mg 13%
Iron 2.4mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.