Southern Cornbread Dressing
Dig into the comforting, rich flavors of Southern Cornbread Dressing, the ultimate side dish for family gatherings or holiday feasts. This classic recipe marries crumbly homemade cornbread, tender white bread, and a deliciously seasoned blend of sautéed onion, celery, and fresh herbs like parsley, sage, and thyme. Moistened with warm chicken or turkey broth and bound together by lightly beaten eggs, this dish bakes to golden perfection in just under an hour. Perfectly spiced with salt, black pepper, and fragrant herbs, this traditional Southern favorite is a savory, crowd-pleasing complement to roasted turkey, gravy, or any hearty main course. Easy to make and irresistibly flavorful, this cornbread dressing is sure to become a staple on your holiday table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Cornbread
- 4 slices White sandwich bread
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 2 cups Yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cups Celery, finely diced
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 teaspoons Dried sage
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Chicken or turkey broth
- 3 large Eggs, lightly beaten
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
Prepare about 8 cups of cornbread using your favorite recipe or a mix, allowing it to cool completely before crumbling. Tear the white sandwich bread into small pieces and combine with the crumbled cornbread in a large mixing bowl.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery and sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley, dried sage, and dried thyme.
Add the sautéed vegetables and herb mixture to the bowl with the crumbled breads. Season with salt and black pepper, and mix well to combine.
Warm the chicken or turkey broth in a small saucepan or microwave to just below a simmer. Gradually pour the warm broth over the cornbread mixture, stirring gently until moistened but not too soupy. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
Stir in the lightly beaten eggs until fully incorporated.
Transfer the cornbread dressing mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown on top and set in the middle.
Remove from the oven and let the dressing rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3678 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 186.2 g | 239% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.7 g | 378% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 24.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1084 mg | 361% | |
| Sodium | 9261 mg | 403% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 419.3 g | 152% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.6 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 82.9 g | ||
| Protein | 95.5 g | 191% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.1 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 2171 mg | 167% | |
| Iron | 34.5 mg | 192% | |
| Potassium | 4442 mg | 94% | |
*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.
