Charlotte's Southern Cornbread Dressing

Elevate your holiday table with the comforting flavors of *Charlotte's Southern Cornbread Dressing*, a true Southern classic that combines buttery homemade cornbread, savory seasonings, and tender vegetables. Perfectly moist with just the right amount of crispness on top, this dressing is crafted with crumbled day-old bread, sautéed onions and celery, and a fragrant blend of poultry seasoning and sage. Chicken or turkey broth infuses the dish with rich, hearty flavor, making it an ideal accompaniment to roasted turkey or ham. With its golden-brown crust and nostalgic blend of spices, this cornbread dressing is guaranteed to become a family favorite. Whether you're preparing a Thanksgiving feast or a cozy Sunday dinner, this beloved Southern recipe is a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup Whole milk
• 1 unit Large eggs
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 cup Celery (diced)
• 1 cup Onion (finely chopped)
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (for vegetables)
• 1 teaspoon Poultry seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground sage
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 3 cups Chicken or turkey broth
• 2 unit Large eggs (beaten)
• 2 cups Day-old bread (crumbled)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and sugar. Whisk to combine.

Step 3

Add the milk, 1 beaten egg, and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Step 4

Pour the batter into the greased baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cornbread cool completely.

Step 5

Once cool, crumble the cornbread into a large mixing bowl. Add the crumbled day-old bread and mix to combine.

Step 6

In a skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the diced celery and chopped onion, cooking until they are softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 7

Add the softened vegetables to the cornbread mixture. Sprinkle in the poultry seasoning, sage, 1 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly distributed.

Step 8

In the same skillet or a small saucepan, warm the chicken or turkey broth over low heat. Pour it over the cornbread mixture a little at a time, stirring until the mixture reaches a moist, but not soupy, consistency.

Step 9

Add the 2 beaten eggs to the mixture and stir thoroughly to combine.

Step 10

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 11

Transfer the dressing mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 12

Bake uncovered for 35-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crisp.

Step 13

Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2016.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2572.8

Total Fat 105.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 54.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 765.7mg	0%
Sodium 8956.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 337.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.3g	0%
Total Sugars 47.6g
Protein 77.0g	0%

Vitamin D 237.0IU	0%
Calcium 897.9mg	0%
Iron 22.3mg	0%
Potassium 2561.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.5%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 51.7%