Mom's Thanksgiving Cornbread Dressing

Capture the heartwarming flavors of the holiday season with Mom’s Thanksgiving Cornbread Dressing, a beloved family recipe brimming with classic southern charm. This rich and savory side dish combines crumbled cornbread and stale white bread for a perfectly tender base, infused with sautéed onions, celery, and fragrant herbs like sage and thyme. Moistened with chicken broth and enriched with butter and eggs, it bakes to golden perfection, offering a delightful balance of crisp edges and soft, flavorful insides. Ideal for pairing with roasted turkey and gravy, this dish is a Thanksgiving must-have that’ll bring everyone back for seconds. With a prep time of just 25 minutes and enough to serve ten, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your holiday table!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 6 cups (crumbled) Cornbread
• 2 cups (crumbled) Stale white bread
• 1 cup (divided) Unsalted butter
• 2 medium (diced) Yellow onion
• 4 stalks (diced) Celery
• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 2 large (beaten) Eggs
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Dried sage
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 as needed for greasing Cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a large baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, crumble the cornbread and stale white bread until the texture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, melt 3/4 cup of the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery, cooking until softened, about 10 minutes.

Step 4

Pour the cooked onion and celery mixture over the crumbled breads in the mixing bowl.

Step 5

Add the chicken broth, beaten eggs, fresh parsley, dried sage, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix well until fully incorporated. The mixture should be moist but not soupy. Add more broth, one tablespoon at a time, if needed.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Melt the remaining 1/4 cup butter and drizzle it evenly over the top of the dressing.

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.

Step 10

Serve warm alongside turkey and gravy for a classic Thanksgiving feast!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2490.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4006.4

Total Fat 174.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 73.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.2g
Cholesterol 828.3mg	0%
Sodium 10057.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 506.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.7g	0%
Total Sugars 79.2g
Protein 106.6g	0%

Vitamin D 231.5IU	0%
Calcium 2134.3mg	0%
Iron 36.3mg	0%
Potassium 2834.6mg	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: 39.1%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 50.3%