Description
Southern Cornbread Dressing is a quintessential side dish that embodies the heart of Southern cuisine. This delightful recipe features a harmonious blend of homemade cornbread and Italian bread, enriched with buttery sautéed vegetables, aromatic herbs, and savory chicken stock. Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving or hosting a family gathering, this dressing will elevate your meal with its moist texture and robust flavors. Easy to customize, you can add your favorite herbs or vegetables to make it uniquely yours. Enjoy the comfort and nostalgia of this classic dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cornbread, cubed
- 6 cups Italian bread, cubed
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–3 cups fat-free chicken stock
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Fresh parsley and seasonings (poultry seasoning, sage, thyme, salt, pepper)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with non-stick spray.
- Cube cornbread and Italian bread; dry in the oven for about 10 minutes at 350°F if not stale.
- In a sauté pan, melt butter and cook onion and celery until softened. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- In a large bowl, mix dried breads with sautéed vegetables, chicken stock (start with 2 cups), parsley, herbs, salt, pepper, and beaten eggs. Adjust moisture as needed.
- Transfer mixture to casserole dish; cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg