Description
This Old Fashioned Southern Cornbread Dressing recipe is a classic side dish perfect for holiday meals. Made with a mix of cornbread, white bread, aromatic vegetables, and flavorful seasonings, it’s a comforting and savory addition to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Cornbread:
- 1 full pan of cornbread (about 8 cups, crumbled)
White Bread:
- 4 cups day-old white bread (cubed)
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 celery stalks (finely chopped)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 stick unsalted butter (½ cup)
- 4 cups chicken or turkey broth (plus more if needed)
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet, sauté onion and celery in butter until tender.
- Mix Ingredients: Combine cornbread, white bread, sautéed vegetables, seasonings, and broth. Add beaten eggs and mix well.
- Bake: Pour mixture into a baking dish and bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes until set.
- Rest and Serve: Let the dressing rest before serving.
Notes
- For richer flavor, use homemade broth.
- Add extra broth for a moister texture.
- Enhance with cooked turkey or sausage if desired.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
