Country Cornbread Dressing

Capture the comforting flavors of tradition with this Country Cornbread Dressing, a Southern classic that's perfect for your holiday table. This dish combines the rich, crumbly texture of homemade cornbread with the soft tenderness of white sandwich bread, creating the ultimate base for absorbing the savory goodness of sautéed onions, celery, and a seasoned broth infused with poultry seasoning and optional fresh sage. With its golden-brown, slightly crisp top and moist, flavorful interior, this side dish is a must-have for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any family gathering. Easy to prepare and bursting with nostalgic flavors, this cornbread dressing pairs beautifully with roasted turkey, ham, or even a hearty vegetable main. Ready in just over an hour, it’s the perfect way to bring a taste of Southern comfort to your next meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 cups (crumbled) Cornbread
• 2 cups (crumbled) White sandwich bread
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 large (diced) Onion
• 4 stalks (diced) Celery
• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1.5 teaspoons Poultry seasoning
• 1 tablespoon (chopped, optional) Fresh sage

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the crumbled cornbread and white sandwich bread. Stir to evenly mix.

Step 4

Add the cooked onion and celery mixture to the crumbled bread, mixing gently to incorporate.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, eggs, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, and chopped sage (if using). Pour this mixture over the bread mixture.

Step 6

Gently fold the ingredients together until the bread is evenly moistened. The mixture should be moist but not overly soggy. Add additional chicken broth if needed.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crisp.

Step 9

Let the dressing rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy as a side dish for your holiday meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2443.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4036.8

Total Fat 176.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 72.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.2g
Cholesterol 828.3mg	0%
Sodium 9916.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 514.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.2g	0%
Total Sugars 83.1g
Protein 99.3g	0%

Vitamin D 231.5IU	0%
Calcium 1860.1mg	0%
Iron 38.0mg	0%
Potassium 2780.1mg	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: 39.2%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 51.0%