Description
Southern Cornbread Dressing is a cherished Southern classic that adds comfort and flavor to any meal. This delightful side dish features a perfect blend of homemade cornbread and Italian bread, enhanced by buttery sautéed vegetables and aromatic herbs. Ideal for Thanksgiving, holiday gatherings, or family dinners, this dressing is both moist and flavorful, ensuring it will be a hit at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cornbread (homemade or store-bought)
- 6 cups cubed Italian bread
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 4 stalks celery (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2–3 cups fat-free chicken stock
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground sage
- 1 teaspoon ground thyme
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Cube the cornbread and Italian bread. Dry in the oven for 10 minutes or leave out overnight.
- In a sauté pan, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onions and celery until softened, then add garlic.
- In a large bowl, combine dried bread cubes with sautéed veggies, chicken stock, parsley, seasonings, and beaten eggs.
- Transfer mixture to the casserole dish. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg