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Bobby Flay shares his secret to perfect cornbread dressing

Bobby Flay's secret weapon for the best cornbread dressing is probably already in your kitchen.
/ Source: TODAY

Want to know Bobby Flay's secret for the best cornbread dressing? It's all about the pan. Flay prepares the cornbread for his mushroom dressing in a cast iron pan, then cooks the dressing mixture in the same pan. The result is wonderfully golden-brown dressing that's dynamite with poultry and more (we'd eat it on its own).

Related: 6 myths about cast iron pans busted

The dressing and Flay's blackberry-cranberry relish (recipes for both are below) would be great with your Thanksgiving turkey, but there's no reason to wait for Turkey Day: They're the perfect complements for chicken and will transform an ordinary dinner into an extraordinary one.

After his segment, we spoke with Bobby about signature dishes, the perfect burger, and Thanksgiving tips: