Cornbread dressing is a savory side dish made from crumbled cornbread mixed with sautéed onion and celery, herbs such as sage, thyme, and parsley, and broth, then baked in a casserole dish rather than inside a bird. In the American South, 'dressing' is used regardless of whether the mixture is baked separately or in the cavity, while 'stuffing' elsewhere more often refers to the version cooked inside the poultry.
It is a Thanksgiving and holiday staple served alongside roasted turkey or other poultry, and variations add sausage, bacon, oysters, dried fruit, or nuts to the base mixture.