Mama's Southern Style Cornbread Dressing

Bring the comforting flavors of home to your table with Mama's Southern Style Cornbread Dressing—a true classic that’s a must for holiday feasts or Sunday dinners. This traditional recipe combines tender crumbled cornbread and stale white bread with sautéed onions and celery, rich melted butter, and fragrant herbs like sage and thyme for an irresistibly savory dish. Moist and perfectly seasoned, this cornbread dressing is baked to a golden-brown finish and boasts a blend of crispy edges and soft, flavorful center. Simple to prepare yet bursting with southern charm, it's perfect alongside roast turkey or chicken, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a bright, festive touch.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups (crumbled) cornbread
• 2 cups (crumbled) stale white bread
• 1 cup (melted) unsalted butter
• 1 large (diced) yellow onion
• 3 (diced) celery stalks
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 3 large (beaten) eggs
• 2 teaspoons dried sage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons (chopped, optional for garnish) parsley
• 1 teaspoon (optional) poultry seasoning

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the crumbled cornbread and stale white bread. Mix gently to combine and set aside.

Step 3

In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup of the unsalted butter. Add the diced onion and celery, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they are soft and translucent.

Step 4

Pour the sautéed onion and celery mixture into the bowl with the bread. Stir to distribute evenly.

Step 5

Slowly add the chicken broth, one cup at a time, mixing gently until the bread mixture is moistened but not overly soggy. Use your hands or a wooden spoon to fold the ingredients carefully.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs and pour them into the bowl with the bread mixture. Stir until fully incorporated.

Step 7

Add the dried sage, thyme, poultry seasoning (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.

Step 8

Pour the melted, remaining butter (3/4 cup) into the mixture and fold gently until everything is well combined.

Step 9

Transfer the mixture into the greased baking dish. Spread evenly and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the dressing is set in the center.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Step 12

Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2832.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4467.3

Total Fat 260.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 128.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.1g
Cholesterol 1195.1mg	0%
Sodium 9256.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 445.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.2g	0%
Total Sugars 75.8g
Protein 103.2g	0%

Vitamin D 222.7IU	0%
Calcium 2086.1mg	0%
Iron 34.2mg	0%
Potassium 4112.8mg	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: 51.6%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 39.3%