Perfect Cornbread Dressing

Elevate your holiday table with this Perfect Cornbread Dressing, a classic Southern-inspired side dish that's rich, flavorful, and irresistibly comforting. Featuring a base of buttery, crumbled cornbread and toasted white bread, this recipe is packed with savory goodness from sautéed onions, celery, and fragrant herbs like sage and poultry seasoning. Moisture is perfectly balanced with a generous pour of chicken broth and beaten eggs, ensuring a golden, tender texture with just the right amount of crispness on top. Ready in just over an hour, this crowd-pleasing dish is ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any gathering where comfort food shines. Serve it alongside roasted turkey or ham for a soul-warming feast your guests will never forget.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pan (9x13-inch, baked and crumbled) cornbread
• 6 slices, toasted and crumbled white sandwich bread
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
• 2 large, diced yellow onion
• 4 stalks, diced celery
• 5 cups (or more, as needed) chicken broth
• 3 large, beaten eggs
• 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
• 2 teaspoons, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried sage) fresh sage
• 1.5 teaspoons (or to taste) salt
• 1 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Prepare the cornbread ahead of time and let it cool completely. Crumble it into a large mixing bowl along with the crumbled toasted sandwich bread.

Step 3

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery, and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Pour the sautéed vegetables and butter into the bowl with the crumbled breads. Mix gently to combine.

Step 5

Add the poultry seasoning, sage, salt, and black pepper to the bread mixture. Stir well to distribute the seasonings evenly.

Step 6

In a separate small bowl, beat the eggs. Add the eggs and 4 cups of chicken broth to the bread mixture. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is moist but not soupy. Add more chicken broth, a little at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 7

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crispy.

Step 9

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2214.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2910.9

Total Fat 217.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 111.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.1g
Cholesterol 1128.1mg	0%
Sodium 9149.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 176.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.4g	0%
Total Sugars 36.8g
Protein 60.6g	0%

Vitamin D 187.2IU	0%
Calcium 762.9mg	0%
Iron 18.1mg	0%
Potassium 2282.5mg	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: 67.3%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 24.3%