It’s time we settle the debate once and for all… dressing or stuffing? Around here, my Mama always said if it doesn’t go in the bird, it’s dressing. And this Traditional Southern Cornbread Dressing is the one dish that absolutely belongs on every Southern Thanksgiving table. Never from a box, always homemade, and always the first thing everyone scoops onto their plate. If you haven’t had true Southern dressing every year of your life, now’s the perfect time to start the tradition. INGREDIENTS • 1 large pan of cornbread (i use 2 packs of @jiffymixes • 1/2 stick (4 tbsp) butter • 1 medium onion, diced • 3–4 celery stalks, diced • 1 carrot, diced into very fine pieces • 2 cups shredded chicken • 2 jars @heinz turkey gravy mix • 2–3 cups chicken broth (add more if it looks dry) • 5–6 tablespoons sage (yes… tablespoons) • 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning • 1 cup heavy whipping cream • 1 tablespoon @tastefullysimpleinc Garlic Garlic seasoning • Salt and pepper to taste • 1 egg (mix in right before baking) INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 375.Melt the butter in a skillet and sauté onion and celery and carrots until soft and fragrant.In a large bowl, crumble the cornbread.Add the sautéed veggies, shredded chicken, both jars of turkey gravy mix, and enough chicken broth for a moist but not soupy texture.Season with sage, Garlic Garlic seasoning, salt, and pepper. Then add your heavy cream to the mixture. Right before baking, mix in one egg to help bind everything together.Transfer to a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake at 375 for 50 minutes.Uncover for the last few minutes if you want a more golden top. This is the Southern dressing your holiday table has been missing. 🧡🍽️ thanksgiving thanksgivingrecipes cornbreaddressing southerndressing holidayrecipes thanksgivingsides