Cornbread Dressing

Elevate your holiday table with this classic Southern Cornbread Dressing, a comforting side dish that’s brimming with rich, savory flavors. Made with a perfect blend of tender, crumbled cornbread, cubed day-old bread, and a medley of aromatic vegetables like sautéed onion, celery, and garlic, this dish is seasoned to perfection with fresh parsley, sage, thyme, and a touch of poultry seasoning. Moist and flavorful thanks to a harmonious mix of chicken or vegetable broth and eggs, this dressing is baked to golden perfection with a deliciously crisp top. Whether you're hosting a festive feast or craving a taste of traditional comfort food, this easy-to-prepare cornbread dressing is sure to become a family favorite. Perfect as a Thanksgiving side dish or anytime you want to impress your guests, it’s a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with turkey, ham, or roasted vegetables.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 cups (crumbled) cornbread
• 2 cups (cubed) day-old bread
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 large (diced) yellow onion
• 4 stalks (diced) celery
• 3 cloves (minced) garlic
• 3 tablespoons (chopped) fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons (dried) sage
• 1.5 teaspoons (dried) thyme
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 large eggs

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Crumb the prepared cornbread into a large mixing bowl. Add the cubed day-old bread and combine.

Step 3

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery, and sauté until soft and translucent, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Step 4

Add the sautéed vegetable mixture to the bowl with the cornbread and bread cubes.

Step 5

Sprinkle the chopped parsley, dried sage, dried thyme, poultry seasoning, salt, and black pepper over the mixture, and gently toss to combine evenly.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and chicken or vegetable broth until well combined.

Step 7

Gradually pour the egg and broth mixture over the cornbread mixture, stirring gently until the dressing is moist, but not soggy. Use additional broth if necessary.

Step 8

Transfer the dressing mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.

Step 10

Let the cornbread dressing cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2438.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3985.1

Total Fat 176.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 73.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.3g
Cholesterol 828.3mg	0%
Sodium 11059.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 502.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.9g	0%
Total Sugars 71.2g
Protein 103.0g	0%

Vitamin D 231.5IU	0%
Calcium 2088.6mg	0%
Iron 38.6mg	0%
Potassium 2198.9mg	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: 39.6%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 50.1%