Southern Cornbread Dressing

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375° F. Butter a 9 x 13 casserole dish and set aside.

Step 2

Combine cornbread and white bread in large bowl and set aside.

Step 3

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery and bell pepper and saute until veggies soften, about 6-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about another minute.

Step 4

Transfer veggie mixture to bowl with bread mixture. Add broth, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, poultry seasoning, sage, thyme and cayenne pepper. Give everything a good stir to fully combine all ingredients. Taste mixture and add more seasonings to taste. Make sure you are happy with the flavor before adding eggs.

Step 5

Add eggs and give everything another good stir. Transfer dressing to prepared baking dish and bake for 50-60 minutes, until center is set and top is golden brown.