Old Fashioned Cornbread Dressing

Bring the comforting taste of tradition to your table with this Old Fashioned Cornbread Dressing, a classic Southern side dish perfect for holiday gatherings or Sunday dinners. Made with a hearty base of crumbled cornbread and stale bread, this recipe is enriched with sautéed onions, celery, and garlic, then brought to life with savory sage, poultry seasoning, and fresh parsley. A blend of chicken broth and beaten eggs ensures a moist, tender texture, while baking achieves a golden, crisp topping. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-follow recipe is a flavorful companion to roasted turkey, ham, or chicken. Whether you're hosting Thanksgiving or craving a nostalgic side, this homemade dressing is sure to delight.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 8 cups (crumbled) Cornbread
• 2 cups (crumbled) Stale bread
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 cups (finely chopped) Onion
• 2 cups (finely chopped) Celery
• 2 (minced) Garlic cloves
• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 3 (large, beaten) Eggs
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
• 1.5 teaspoons (ground) Sage
• 1 teaspoon Poultry seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Crumble the cornbread and stale bread into large pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery, and sauté until soft and translucent, about 8-10 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour the sautéed vegetables and melted butter over the crumbled bread in the mixing bowl. Stir to combine.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, beaten eggs, chopped parsley, ground sage, poultry seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Gradually pour the broth mixture over the bread mixture, stirring gently to combine. Ensure the bread is evenly moistened but not overly soggy. Adjust the broth amount if necessary.

Step 7

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

Step 8

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

Step 9

Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm as a side dish to complement roasted turkey, chicken, or ham.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3100.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4664.3

Total Fat 197.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 77.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 24.5g
Cholesterol 1083.7mg	0%
Sodium 10830.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 601.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.8g	0%
Total Sugars 98.6g
Protein 131.2g	0%

Vitamin D 322.4IU	0%
Calcium 2565.8mg	0%
Iron 45.0mg	0%
Potassium 4075.1mg	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: 37.7%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 51.1%