Lacey Watts

This recipe started as a random experiment on a freezing night when I didn’t feel like leaving the house. No plan, no expectations, just a chuck roast, a packet of Terlingua chili mix, and a general belief that beer and beef go together.

After Thanksgiving, I always feel like I am staring at an entire fridge of leftovers with no idea what to do next. We spend so much time planning the big meal, but finding simple leftover Thanksgiving recipes that actually make life easier can feel impossible. This leftover ham and hashbrown breakfast casserole is the perfect solution.

There are a few dishes that define a Southern Thanksgiving, and cornbread dressing is one of them. If you grew up in the South, you already know this recipe is a must on every holiday table. It is comforting, savory, and packed with the kind of flavor that feels like home. It is also never from a box. Ever. This is the real thing and once you taste it, you will understand why so many families protect their dressing recipe like a family heirloom.