Granny's Southern Cornbread Dressing

Capture the heartwarming flavors of the South with Granny’s Southern Cornbread Dressing, a timeless holiday classic that brings warmth and nostalgia to your table. Made with a perfect blend of crumbled cornbread and day-old bread, this rich and savory dish features sautéed onions and celery, aromatic herbs like fresh sage and thyme, and a comforting touch of poultry seasoning. Combined with wholesome chicken broth and baked to golden perfection, this dressing boasts a crispy top with a moist, flavorful interior. Quick to prepare in just over an hour, it serves as the ultimate side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festive gathering where indulgent Southern hospitality is on the menu.

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 Day-old bread slices
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 large, finely chopped Yellow onion
• 4 stalks, finely chopped Celery
• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 3 large, beaten Eggs
• 2 teaspoons, finely chopped Fresh sage
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Poultry seasoning

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 mixing bowl, combine the crumbled cornbread and crumbled day-old bread. Toss them together until evenly mixed.

Step 3

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery, and sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Pour the sautéed onion and celery mixture into the bowl of bread crumbs. Mix well to combine.

Step 5

Gradually add the chicken broth to the bread mixture, stirring gently until the bread is moistened but not soupy.

Step 6

Add the beaten eggs, chopped sage, thyme, salt, black pepper, and poultry seasoning. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 7

Pour the dressing mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the dressing cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm as a side dish to your favorite holiday meal and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2128.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3162.1

Total Fat 169.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 72.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.2g
Cholesterol 1014.3mg	0%
Sodium 8244.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 334.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.9g	0%
Total Sugars 54.3g
Protein 86.5g	0%

Vitamin D 272.5IU	0%
Calcium 1444.8mg	0%
Iron 26.7mg	0%
Potassium 2390.4mg	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: 47.5%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 41.7%