Description
Southern Cornbread Dressing is a cherished dish that adds warmth and flavor to any holiday table. This recipe combines homemade cornbread and Italian bread with sautéed vegetables and fragrant herbs, resulting in a moist, savory dressing that evokes nostalgia and comfort. Perfectly suited for Thanksgiving or any festive occasion, this delightful side dish is a crowd-pleaser that complements roast turkey, glazed ham, or crispy fried chicken. With easy preparation steps and accessible ingredients, anyone can create this classic Southern staple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cornbread (homemade or store-bought)
- 6 cups Italian bread (cubed)
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 4 stalks celery (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2–3 cups fat-free chicken stock (or homemade)
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- Fresh parsley, poultry seasoning, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cut the cornbread and Italian bread into cubes. Spread on a baking sheet to dry overnight or toast in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes.
- In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add onion and celery; cook until softened (about 5 minutes), then stir in the garlic for another 2 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine dried bread cubes, sautéed vegetables, chicken stock, parsley, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well and adjust moisture as needed. Fold in beaten eggs.
- Transfer mixture to the casserole dish, spread evenly, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (180g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg