Perfect Southern Cornbread Dressing Recipe with 5 Secret Tips
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A classic Southern cornbread dressing recipe, perfect for holiday meals or as a comforting side dish.
- Author: Cole Bennett
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 cups crumbled cornbread
- 2 cups cubed white bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Sauté until soft.
- In a large bowl, combine crumbled cornbread and cubed white bread.
- Stir in the sautéed vegetables, eggs, broth, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and set.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use day-old cornbread for best texture.
- For extra flavor, add cooked sausage or chopped herbs.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg