Emaw's Cornbread Dressing

Emaw's Cornbread Dressing is a soul-warming classic, perfect for holiday feasts or comforting family dinners. This recipe combines golden, crumbly cornbread and a touch of stale bread for the perfect balance of texture, enriched with the aromatic blend of sautéed onion, celery, and garlic. Seasoned with earthy sage, thyme, and a hint of fresh parsley, every bite bursts with homestyle flavor. Moist yet slightly crisp on top, thanks to the careful addition of chicken stock and a golden finish in the oven, this Southern-inspired side dish is easy to prepare and irresistibly satisfying. Perfectly paired with roasted turkey or as a hearty standalone dish, this cornbread dressing is a must-try addition to your recipe collection.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 cups (crumbled) Cornbread
• 2 cups (crumbled) Stale bread
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 large (diced) Yellow onion
• 3 stalks (diced) Celery stalks
• 3 minced Garlic cloves
• 4 cups Chicken stock
• 2 large (beaten) Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 teaspoons Sage (dried)
• 1 teaspoon Thyme (dried)
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) Parsley (fresh)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Remove from heat.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the crumbled cornbread and stale bread. Add the sautéed vegetables to the bowl and mix well.

Step 4

Gradually pour in the chicken stock, stirring as you go, until the mixture is moist but not overly soggy. You may not need all 4 cups of stock, depending on your bread's texture.

Step 5

Stir in the beaten eggs, salt, black pepper, dried sage, dried thyme, and chopped parsley until the mixture is evenly combined.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crisp.

Step 8

Remove the dressing from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3533.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4321.3

Total Fat 189.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 73.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.2g
Cholesterol 913.5mg	0%
Sodium 8541.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 510.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.0g	0%
Total Sugars 84.2g
Protein 151.4g	0%

Vitamin D 231.5IU	0%
Calcium 2319.1mg	0%
Iron 42.7mg	0%
Potassium 3695.2mg	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: 39.1%

Protein: 13.9%

Carbs: 47.0%