Mississippi Corn Bread Dressing

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Mississippi Corn Bread Dressing to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Mississippi Corn Bread Dressing, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• Mississippi Corn Bread Dressing
• Prep Time: 2½ Hours
• Yields: 8 Servings
• Recipe Courtesy of Bill Stevens
• Ingredients:
• ● 4 (9-inch) pans corn bread, cooked, cooled and crumbled
• ● 8 slices white bread toasted, cooled and crumbled
• ● ½ cup cracker crumbs
• ● 2 tbsps poultry seasoning
• ● 1 tsp thyme
• ● 1 tsp oregano
• ● 1 tsp salt
• ● ½ tsp white pepper
• ● 1 tsp cracked black pepper
• ● 2 tbsps butter plus ¼ pound butter, cut into pats
• ● 2 cups diced onions
• ● 2 cups diced celery
• ● 1 cup sliced green onions
• ● ½ cup diced green bell peppers
• ● ¼ cup minced garlic
• ● ¼ cup chopped parsley
• ● 4 slices white bread soaked in water and mashed
• ● 5 cups chicken stock
• ● ¼ cup vegetable oil
• ● 3 (5-ounce) cans evaporated milk
• ● 2 eggs
• ● salt and cracked black pepper to taste
• ● sugar to taste
• ● 4 boiled egg whites, chopped

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Method: In a large plastic zipper bag, combine corn bread crumbs, toasted bread crumbs and cracker crumbs

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Add poultry seasoning, thyme, oregano, salt, white and black pepper

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Shake and let stand

Step 4: Technique & Execution

In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Sauté onions, celery, green onions, bell peppers 3–5 minutes or until tender

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Stir in garlic and parsley