Cornbread Dressing Recipe
This classic Cornbread Dressing recipe is a savory Southern side dish perfect for holiday meals or comforting family dinners. Made with crumbled cornbread, dry white bread cubes, aromatic sautéed onions and celery, and flavored with poultry seasoning and sage, it’s moistened with chicken broth and baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients
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Vegetables & Herbs
- 1 onion (diced)
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Dairy & Eggs
- ½ cup butter
- 3 eggs (beaten)
Dry Goods & Seasonings
- 5 cups crumbled cornbread (dry)
- 5 cups dry white bread cubes
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- ½ teaspoon ground sage
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Liquids
- 2 to 3 cups chicken broth (or as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the dressing evenly.
- Sauté aromatics: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, chopped celery, poultry seasoning, and ground sage. Cook gently, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender but not browned. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, place the crumbled dry cornbread, dry white bread cubes, chopped fresh parsley, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add the cooled sautéed vegetable mixture to the bowl and stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Prepare egg mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs and 2 cups of chicken broth until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Moisten bread mixture: Drizzle the egg and broth mixture over the bread and vegetable mixture. Gently toss the mixture just until moistened, adding additional chicken broth as necessary to ensure the bread is adequately soaked but not soggy. Allow the mixture to rest for a few minutes between additions so the bread can absorb the liquid thoroughly.
- Bake the dressing: Grease a 2-quart baking dish and transfer the moistened bread mixture into it, spreading it evenly. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the dressing is heated through and the top is lightly golden.
Notes
- For best results, use day-old or dry cornbread and white bread cubes as fresh bread may result in a soggy dressing.
- You can make the dressing a day ahead and refrigerate it, then bake it just before serving.
- Chicken broth can be substituted with vegetable broth for a different flavor profile or a vegetarian version (though eggs and butter mean the recipe is not vegan).
Keywords: cornbread dressing, cornbread stuffing, southern dressing, holiday side dish, Thanksgiving dressing, savory bread casserole
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