Classic comfort food: Mom's Sausage and Cornbread Dressing

This traditional American recipe combines the flavors of savory sausage, cornbread, and aromatic herbs to create a delicious side dish perfect for any holiday meal or family gathering. The hearty texture and rich flavors will have your guests coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

• 1 lb breakfast sausage
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp poultry seasoning
• 1/2 tsp dried sage
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 8 cups crumbled cornbread
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 large eggs, beaten

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned. Add the onion and celery and sauté until softened.
3. Stir in the parsley, poultry seasoning, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the crumbled cornbread with the sausage mixture.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and beaten eggs. Pour over the cornbread mixture and stir until well combined.
6. Transfer the dressing to a greased baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!

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