Cornbread Dressing Recipe
This classic Cornbread Dressing recipe combines tender sautéed vegetables, seasoned cornbread and white bread cubes, and a flavorful blend of herbs and chicken broth. Baked to golden perfection, this savory dish is a comforting, traditional side ideal for holiday meals and family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients
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Vegetables and seasonings
- ½ cup butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- ½ teaspoon ground sage
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Bread base
- 5 cups crumbled dry cornbread*
- 5 cups dry white bread cubes*
Liquids and binding
- 2 to 3 cups chicken broth (or as needed)
- 3 eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the dressing later.
- Sauté Vegetables: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, chopped celery, poultry seasoning, and ground sage. Cook gently until the vegetables are tender but not browned, then remove from heat and let cool.
- Mix Bread and Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the crumbled dry cornbread, dry white bread cubes, the cooled sautéed vegetables mixture, fresh chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: Whisk together the beaten eggs and 2 cups of chicken broth until smooth and well combined.
- Moisten the Bread Mixture: Drizzle the egg and broth mixture over the bread mixture, gently tossing to coat just until moistened. Add additional chicken broth a little at a time as needed to achieve a moist but not soggy consistency, letting the mixture sit a few minutes between additions to absorb the liquid.
- Bake the Dressing: Transfer the mixture into a greased 2-quart baking dish. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the dressing is heated through and the top is lightly browned.
Notes
- For the best texture, use dry/stale cornbread and white bread cubes. Fresh bread can be dried in the oven if needed.
- You can adjust the amount of chicken broth depending on desired moisture level; the dressing should be moist but not soggy.
- This recipe can be made ahead of time; assemble and refrigerate before baking.
- Leftovers reheat well and make a great side for multiple meals.
Keywords: cornbread dressing, Thanksgiving side, holiday dressing, Southern cornbread dressing, chicken broth dressing, savory bread dressing
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