Description
Southern Cornbread Dressing is a quintessential comfort food that embodies the warmth of Southern hospitality. This festive dish combines the rich flavors of homemade cornbread and Italian bread with sautéed vegetables and aromatic herbs, creating a delightful side perfect for Thanksgiving or family gatherings. Its moist texture and savory taste make it a crowd-pleaser, while its simplicity ensures that cooks of all skill levels can bring it to life. Prepare this dressing ahead of time to simplify your holiday cooking and enjoy the nostalgia it brings to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cornbread, cubed (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
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Cube the cornbread and Italian bread; let them dry out overnight or lightly bake them at 350°F for about 10 minutes.
- In a sauté pan, melt butter over medium heat and cook diced onion and celery for about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine dried bread cubes, sautéed vegetables, chicken stock, parsley, seasoning, salt, pepper, and beaten eggs. Mix thoroughly.
- Transfer the mixture to the casserole dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg