>> title: Corn Bread Dressing
>> category: Vegetables & Sides
>> tags: cornbread, southern, baked, sage, side
>> counters: Meat and Three
>> aka: dressing, cornbread dressing, cornbread stuffing, corn bread stuffing, sage dressing
>> servings: 10
>> time: 1 hr 30 min
>> pairs-with: skillet-cornbread, turkey-pan-gravy, baked-turkey-wings, candied-yams

>> step: Bake this on a Tuesday. It is an everyday side rather than a once-a-year thing.
Bake this on a Tuesday.

>> step: crumble, dry it out
Crumble @day-old skillet cornbread{8%cup}(900 g), @white sandwich bread{4%slices}(torn) onto a #sheet pan{} and leave them out to dry.

>> step: sweat 10 min
Sweat @unsalted butter{6%Tbs}(85 g), @yellow onion{1%large}(diced), @celery{4%ribs}(diced), @rubbed sage{1%Tbs}, @dried thyme{1%tsp}, @black pepper{1%tsp} in a #skillet{} for ~sweat{10%min}.

>> step: stir to a loose batter
Stir @&(~2)dried crumbs{}, @&(~1)sweated vegetables{} with @chicken stock{4%cup}(950 mL), @large eggs{3}(beaten), @kosher salt{2%tsp} to a batter that pours slowly.

>> step: bake 375°F 50 min
Bake @&(~1)dressing{} in a #9x13-in baking dish{} at 375°F (190°C) for ~bake{50%min}.

Pour a ladle of turkey pan gravy over the square once it is on the plate. It is served wet.