Favorite Southern Cornbread Dressing

Bring the comforting flavors of the South to your table with this Favorite Southern Cornbread Dressing, a timeless side dish perfect for holiday gatherings or any hearty meal. This recipe marries tender crumbled cornbread and white bread with savory sautéed onions, celery, and aromatic fresh herbs like sage and thyme. A rich blend of chicken or vegetable broth and beaten eggs binds everything together for a moist, perfectly textured dressing that bakes to golden perfection in just 45 minutes. Whether you’re serving Thanksgiving turkey or a Sunday roast, this classic Southern dish is sure to be the star of your spread.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 cups (crumbled) Cornbread
• 4 slices (crumbled) White bread
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 large (diced) Yellow onion
• 2 stalks (diced) Celery
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh sage
• 1 tablespoon (chopped) Fresh thyme
• 4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 large (beaten) Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.

Step 2

Prepare the cornbread in advance or use store-bought cornbread. You’ll need about 6 cups of crumbled cornbread.

Step 3

Place the crumbled cornbread and crumbled white bread slices into a large mixing bowl. Set aside.

Step 4

In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the chopped sage and thyme. Cook for 1 more minute, then remove from heat.

Step 6

Pour the cooked vegetables and herbs into the bowl with the bread crumbs. Mix well to combine.

Step 7

Slowly add the chicken or vegetable broth to the mixture, 1 cup at a time, stirring gently to moisten the bread. Use just enough broth to create a moist but not soggy consistency.

Step 8

In a small bowl, beat the eggs. Add the beaten eggs to the bread mixture and stir until evenly incorporated.

Step 9

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 35–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the dressing is set.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1933.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2508.0

Total Fat 116.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 20.3g
Cholesterol 704.3mg	0%
Sodium 9090.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 304.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.3g	0%
Total Sugars 51.6g
Protein 66.4g	0%

Vitamin D 231.5IU	0%
Calcium 1487.5mg	0%
Iron 21.2mg	0%
Potassium 1508.8mg	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: 41.3%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 48.2%