Description
This Southern Cornbread Dressing recipe is a classic Thanksgiving side dish that’s bursting with flavor. With a perfect blend of cornbread, aromatic vegetables, and savory seasonings, this dressing will become a holiday favorite. Whether served alongside turkey or enjoyed on its own, it’s sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
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Cornbread Mixture:
- 6 cups crumbled cornbread (preferably day-old)
- 4 slices white bread (toasted and cubed)
Vegetable Sauté:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 celery stalks (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Binding and Garnish:
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 2 to 2 1/2 cups chicken or turkey broth (as needed)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet, melt the butter. Add onion and celery; cook until softened. Stir in garlic, poultry seasoning, sage, salt, and pepper; cook briefly then remove from heat.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cornbread, toasted bread, sautéed vegetables, eggs, and broth. Adjust broth for desired moistness.
- Bake: Pour mixture into baking dish, spread evenly, and bake for 35-45 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For richer flavor, use turkey drippings or broth.
- You can prepare the dressing a day ahead and bake it before serving.
- Enhance with cooked sausage or chopped boiled eggs for a traditional twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
