Scalloped Corn Dressing
Try this two-for-one dish by combining dressing with scalloped corn. Be sure to use staled bread it absorbs liquid better than fresh. This recipe makes 12 servings, so it’s perfect as a holiday side for the whole family to enjoy. This recipe is easily divided in half.
Scalloped Corn Dressing simply exudes comfort and warmth, a staple on any homemaker’s table. Passed down through generations, is a testament to life’s simple pleasures. With just a handful of pantry staples including corn, butter, milk, a dash of seasoning, and a sprinkle of magic you create a symphony of flavors that dances on your taste buds. It’s as if each spoonful transports you to a cozy kitchen, filled with the aroma of love and nostalgia.
Whether gracing the holiday feast or accompanying a weeknight dinner, scalloped corn dressing is the embodiment of homely bliss, capturing the essence of tradition and togetherness in every bite.
I really hope you give this recipe a try and please let me know how it turned out for you. I just know you are going to love it.
Scalloped Corn Dressing
Ingredients
Melt:
- 1 stick unsalted butter (8 Tbls.)
- 2 cups diced onions
- 2 cups sliced celery
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
Whisk:
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 eggs
Combine:
- 4 cups cubed cornbread (staled)
- 4 cups cubed French bread (staled)
- 2 cups crushed butter crackers (such as Ritz, divided)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh sage OR 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 2 Tbls. unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°. Coat a 3-qt. baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Melt 1 stick butter in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add onion and celery and sweat until softened, 10 minutes. Add corn and cook to heat through, 2–3 minutes.
- Whisk together broth, milk, and eggs.
- Combine cornbread cubes, French bread cubes, 1 cup crackers, parsley, and sage in a large bowl.
- Stir in butter-onion mixture, broth mixture, salt, and pepper to the bread mixture. Transfer dressing to prepared dish and bake 30 minutes.
- Combine remaining cup of crackers with 2 Tbsp. melted butter and sprinkle over dressing. Bake dressing until browned, 30 minutes more. Let dressing rest 20 minutes before serving.
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Notes
To stale bread for dressing, bake the cubes at 200° for 1 hour. Turn the oven off and allow the bread to sit inside for another hour.
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