Traditional Cornbread Dressing
Bring a taste of tradition to your table with this **Traditional Cornbread Dressing**, the ultimate comfort food side dish for holidays and family gatherings. Made from a hearty blend of crumbled cornbread and dried bread, this recipe gets its rich, savory depth from sautéed onions and celery, melted butter, and a fragrant mix of fresh sage and poultry seasoning. Moist but never soggy, the dressing is brought together with chicken broth and beaten eggs, then baked to golden perfection in the oven. Perfectly seasoned with hints of fresh herbs and black pepper, this classic Southern dish is the ideal companion to roasted turkey, ham, or any festive feast. Simple to prepare and deeply satisfying, this cornbread dressing is sure to be the star of your holiday spread!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups cornbread
- 4 cups white or wheat bread slices, dried and crumbled
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups onion, finely chopped
- 1.5 cups celery, finely chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped (or 1 tsp dried sage)
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, ground
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, crumble the cornbread and dried bread slices into small pieces.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Pour the sautéed vegetables and melted butter over the bread mixture. Stir to combine.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, beaten eggs, sage, poultry seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Gradually pour the liquid mixture over the bread mixture, stirring gently to evenly moisten. The dressing should be moist but not soupy; adjust with more or less broth as needed.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes or until golden brown and set in the center.
Remove from the oven and let the dressing rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish for your holiday meal and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5875 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 294.7 g | 378% | |
| Saturated Fat | 125.1 g | 626% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 29.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1544 mg | 515% | |
| Sodium | 12723 mg | 553% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 682.3 g | 248% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.7 g | 142% | |
| Total Sugars | 97.2 g | ||
| Protein | 148.4 g | 297% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.9 mcg | 49% | |
| Calcium | 2538 mg | 195% | |
| Iron | 47.9 mg | 266% | |
| Potassium | 3991 mg | 85% | |
*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.
