Luby's Cafeteria Cornbread Dressing or Stuffing

Capture the heartwarming nostalgia of southern comfort food with Luby’s Cafeteria Cornbread Dressing or Stuffing, a classic dish that's perfect for holiday gatherings or Sunday dinners. This recipe blends tender, crumbled cornbread with toasted bread pieces, sautéed onions, and celery for a flavorful base that's elevated by fragrant sage, poultry seasoning, and a touch of fresh parsley. Baked to golden perfection with a rich mixture of chicken broth and eggs, this dressing achieves the ideal balance of moistness and crispiness. Ready in just over an hour, it’s an easy yet crowd-pleasing side dish that pairs beautifully with roasted turkey, chicken, or ham. Whether you call it stuffing or dressing, this southern staple is sure to be a hit at any table!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 cups cornbread (prepared and crumbled)
• 4 cups bread slices (white or whole wheat, toasted and crumbled)
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups yellow onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cups celery (finely chopped)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 4 large eggs (lightly beaten)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the crumbled cornbread and toasted bread pieces. Set aside.

Step 3

Melt the unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and celery, and sauté for 8–10 minutes until tender and fragrant.

Step 4

Pour the sautéed onion and celery mixture over the bread crumbs in the mixing bowl. Stir to combine.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, beaten eggs, salt, black pepper, poultry seasoning, and dried sage. If using fresh parsley, stir it in as well.

Step 6

Gradually pour the liquid mixture over the bread mixture, stirring gently to ensure all the bread is moistened. The mixture should be moist but not overly soupy. Adjust with a splash more chicken broth if needed.

Step 7

Spread the dressed mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.

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 rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy this flavorful, nostalgic side dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4286.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8967.7

Total Fat 421.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 123.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1564mg	0%
Sodium 19048.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1054.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 66.4g	0%
Total Sugars 246.2g
Protein 207.2g	0%

Vitamin D 160IU	0%
Calcium 2668.7mg	0%
Iron 50.5mg	0%
Potassium 5725.5mg	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: 42.9%

Protein: 9.4%

Carbs: 47.7%