Old Fashioned Southern Cornbread Dressing

Indulge in the comforting flavors of the South with this Old Fashioned Southern Cornbread Dressing—a classic holiday side dish that's as warm and inviting as it is delicious. Crafted with a perfect blend of crumbled cornbread and day-old white bread, this recipe is infused with sautéed onions, celery, and a savory medley of poultry seasoning and dried sage, delivering that quintessential Southern flavor. Moist and golden, this homemade dressing is baked to perfection with a luscious mixture of chicken or turkey stock and eggs, creating a custard-like texture inside with a beautifully crisp top. Perfect alongside roast turkey or ham, this timeless dish is a must-have on your Thanksgiving or Christmas table. Simple to prepare, with just 20 minutes of prep time, it’s a nostalgic crowd-pleaser that will leave your family asking for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 8 cups (crumbled, homemade or store-bought) cornbread
• 3 cups (crumbled) day-old white bread
• 1 cup (melted) unsalted butter
• 2 cups (finely chopped) onions
• 1.5 cups (finely chopped) celery
• 4 cups chicken or turkey stock
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
• 1.5 teaspoons dried sage
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 for greasing the baking dish cooking spray or additional butter

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Prepare the cornbread and white bread by crumbling them into a large mixing bowl. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the chopped onions and celery, and sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Add the sautéed vegetables to the bowl with the crumbled bread.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the stock, eggs, poultry seasoning, sage, black pepper, and salt until fully combined.

Step 6

Pour the stock mixture into the bread and vegetable mixture, and gently fold everything together until the moisture is evenly distributed. The mixture should have a thick, custard-like consistency.

Step 7

Transfer the dressing mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 8

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

Step 9

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

Step 10

Serve warm as a side dish alongside your favorite main course, such as roast turkey or ham.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3343.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6142.7

Total Fat 310.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 137.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 24.5g
Cholesterol 1519.9mg	0%
Sodium 15682.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 711.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.0g	0%
Total Sugars 108.5g
Protein 156.7g	0%

Vitamin D 363.4IU	0%
Calcium 3039.7mg	0%
Iron 39.0mg	0%
Potassium 3385.6mg	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: 44.6%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 45.4%