"correction... *** it doesn't really compare to cornbread.*** My husband's mother is from up north and the only "cornbread" he had growing up was Jiffy... When we got married and I started making him cornbread, he raved about it. Now, every time I make it he gets so excited. He even requests it at random times. It's cute. Anyway, I think real cornbread is a key ingredient. I would be glad to share my recipe if anyone is interested.

"Some advice to those new to southern dressing. I'm from MS and began making dressing with my grandmother when I was 14. Since then I've nearly perfected my dressing. For those unfamiliar with southern cooking, Jiffy cornbread is great when you need a quick fix, but it doesn't really to cornbread. I suggest using cornbread instead of Jiffy to get the best flavor. Cornbread isn't that hard to make. Also, no offense to Paula, but I haven't heard of using bread in southern dressing. This may just be a regional difference, but our dressing is amazing. If you want to try a variation on this recipe, omit the bread.
Paula's recipes tend to be genuinely southern, but this one doesn't strike me as southern. Sorry, Paula!