Description
Elevate your holiday feast with this Crunchy Croissant, Cornbread and Sausage Dressing—an irresistible blend of textures and flavors. This dish combines the buttery richness of croissants, the heartiness of cornbread, and the savory goodness of sausage, creating a stuffing that is not only comforting but also excitingly crunchy. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any family gathering, this dressing is sure to become a beloved tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
Croissants
- 4 cups of day-old croissants, cut into bite-sized pieces
Cornbread
- 2 cups of moist cornbread, cut into bite-sized pieces
Sausage
- 1 pound of your favorite breakfast sausage
Vegetables
- 1 cup of chopped onions
- 1 cup of chopped celery
Broth
- 2–3 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
Herbs
- 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon of fresh sage
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the croissants and cornbread into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl. This will create the perfect base for your dressing.
- Cook the Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and cooked through. Break it apart with a spoon as it cooks to create smaller pieces. Once done, remove from heat and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add a bit of oil if necessary and sauté the chopped onions and celery until they are soft and translucent. This step enhances the flavor of the dressing significantly.
- Combine Ingredients: In the bowl with the croissants and cornbread, add the cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, herbs, and enough broth to moisten the mixture. Stir gently until everything is well combined.
- Bake: Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crunchy.
Notes
- Using stale croissants and cornbread helps absorb the flavors better without becoming mushy.
- Don’t hesitate to adjust the amount of broth based on how moist you prefer your dressing.
- You can assemble the dressing a day in advance and bake it just before serving for convenience.
- Let the dressing sit for a few minutes after baking; this will allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Consider adding fresh herbs as a garnish before serving for a touch of color and freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Crunchy Croissant Cornbread Sausage Dressing Thanksgiving Side Dish