Cornbread Dressing (vegetarian)
Cornbread Dressing (vegetarian)
This Vegetarian Southern Cornbread Dressing proves you don’t need chicken or meat drippings to capture that classic, soul-warming flavor. Instead, our Chicken Soup Seasoning works its magic to create a rich, savory vegetarian broth that keeps every bite moist and flavorful — no meat required. It’s the perfect holiday side dish that ensures everyone at the table can dig in. With buttery cornbread, sautéed onions and celery, and perfectly balanced herbs, this dressing delivers all the nostalgia and comfort of a traditional Southern recipe — in a version that’s safe and satisfying for all your guests.
- Author
- Chef Braz
- Prep Time
- 60 minutes
- Cook Time
- 60 minutes
- Servings
- 8-10
- Category
Holiday Cooking
- Cuisine
Southern
Ingredients
- 6 cups crumbled cornbread, save time with this cornbread mix
- 1 ½ sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 2 cups yellow onion, small diced
- 2 cups celery, small diced
- 3 cups water
- 2 teaspoons Tiger Life Gourmet Chicken Soup Seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon dried sage
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning or about ¼ tsp each dried rosemary, thyme, and ground celery seed
- 1- 12oz bag Pepperidge Farm Herb Seasoned Classic Stuffing
Directions
- Prep the cornbread
- Crumble the cooled cornbread into a large mixing bowl.
- Sauté the veggies
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onions and celery. Season with black pepper sage, and dried herbs. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 6-7 minutes.
- Add the sautéed vegetables to the cornbread. Mix gently to combine. Transfer crumbled cornbread to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Make (vegetarian) Chicken Broth
- Add 2 tsp Chicken Soup Seasoning to 3 cups of hot or boiling water. Stir to combine
- Pour in the broth a little at a time. Mix until well combined. Continue adding broth as need. The texture should be moist but not soupy.
- Bake the dressing
- Bake at 375°F for 35–45 minutes, or until golden brown on top and slightly crisp around the edges.
- Serve and enjoy
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Pair with turkey, cranberry sauce, or collard greens for the ultimate Southern comfort meal.