Description
Southern Cornbread Dressing is a quintessential Southern comfort food—moist, flavorful, and brimming with herbs and sautéed vegetables. Perfect for holiday meals or Sunday dinners, it combines golden cornbread, soft bread cubes, and a rich stock-based mixture that bakes into a golden, slightly crisp-topped delight. Every bite brings warmth and nostalgia, making it a family favorite for generations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cornbread, crumbled
- 3 cups day-old white or whole wheat bread, cubed
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp fresh sage, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2–2 1/2 cups warm chicken or vegetable stock
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a casserole dish.
- Crumble cornbread and cube bread; combine in a large bowl.
- Sauté onions, celery, and bell pepper in butter until soft, then add herbs and seasoning.
- Fold the sautéed vegetables into the bread mixture.
- Beat eggs and gradually mix in warm stock, stirring until evenly moistened.
- Transfer mixture to casserole dish, cover with foil, and bake 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake 15–20 minutes more until top is golden and slightly crisp.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use slightly stale bread for best texture.
- Warm stock ensures the dressing absorbs moisture evenly.
- For extra flavor, fold in cooked sausage or a splash of cream.
- Fresh herbs elevate the dish, but dried herbs can be used in a pinch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8–10
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg