Old Fashioned Cornbread Dressing
Bring the comforting taste of tradition to your table with this Old Fashioned Cornbread Dressing, a classic Southern side dish perfect for holiday gatherings or Sunday dinners. Made with a hearty base of crumbled cornbread and stale bread, this recipe is enriched with sautéed onions, celery, and garlic, then brought to life with savory sage, poultry seasoning, and fresh parsley. A blend of chicken broth and beaten eggs ensures a moist, tender texture, while baking achieves a golden, crisp topping. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-follow recipe is a flavorful companion to roasted turkey, ham, or chicken. Whether you're hosting Thanksgiving or craving a nostalgic side, this homemade dressing is sure to delight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups (crumbled) Cornbread
- 2 cups (crumbled) Stale bread
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 2 cups (finely chopped) Onion
- 2 cups (finely chopped) Celery
- 2 (minced) Garlic cloves
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 3 (large, beaten) Eggs
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
- 1.5 teaspoons (ground) Sage
- 1 teaspoon Poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
Crumble the cornbread and stale bread into large pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery, and sauté until soft and translucent, about 8-10 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Pour the sautéed vegetables and melted butter over the crumbled bread in the mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, beaten eggs, chopped parsley, ground sage, poultry seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Gradually pour the broth mixture over the bread mixture, stirring gently to combine. Ensure the bread is evenly moistened but not overly soggy. Adjust the broth amount if necessary.
Transfer the dressing mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish to complement roasted turkey, chicken, or ham.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
418 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.8 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.9 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 131 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 805 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.3 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 g | ||
| Protein | 8.9 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 329 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
