Maw Maw's Thanksgiving Dressing

Celebrate family traditions this holiday season with *Maw Maw's Thanksgiving Dressing*, a heartwarming recipe that's steeped in nostalgia and bursting with flavor. This classic Southern dish combines crumbly cornbread and cubes of day-old French bread for a perfectly textured base, while sautéed onions, celery, and a medley of herbs like sage and thyme infuse each bite with aromatic goodness. Moistened with rich chicken or turkey broth and bound together by whisked eggs, this comforting dressing is baked to golden perfection, creating a crisp top layer that contrasts beautifully with its tender interior. Ideal for serving alongside roasted turkey or ham, this Thanksgiving staple is a crowd-pleaser that can feed up to 10 guests. Whether you're keeping the tradition alive or starting a new one, this savory masterpiece will have everyone asking for seconds. Perfect for your holiday table, *Maw Maw's Thanksgiving Dressing* is as warm and cherished as the season itself.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 8 cups (crumbled) Cornbread
• 3 cups (cubed) Day-old French bread
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 large (diced) Yellow onion
• 4 stalks (diced) Celery
• 6 cups Chicken or turkey broth
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 cup (chopped) Fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon Dried sage
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, crumble the cornbread and add the cubed French bread. Mix to combine.

Step 3

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery, and cook until they are soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Pour the cooked vegetables and butter over the bread mixture in the bowl. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Gradually add 5 cups of the chicken or turkey broth to the bread mixture, stirring as you go. Reserve 1 cup of broth for later. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until scrambled. Pour the eggs into the bread mixture and mix well.

Step 7

Stir in the chopped parsley, dried sage, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. The consistency should be moist but not soggy; add the remaining broth if needed.

Step 8

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the dressing is set in the center.

Step 10

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3581.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5325.1

Total Fat 205.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 78.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 24.3g
Cholesterol 1083.7mg	0%
Sodium 13970.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 715.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.2g	0%
Total Sugars 77.0g
Protein 159.2g	0%

Vitamin D 322.4IU	0%
Calcium 2013.3mg	0%
Iron 50.5mg	0%
Potassium 4428.7mg	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: 34.6%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 53.5%