Classic Cornbread Dressing Recipe
Make a flavorful, traditional cornbread dressing for your holiday meal using this straightforward recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Total Time: 70 min
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 batch prepared cornbread (about 8 cups crumbled)
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 to 3 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Crumble the prepared cornbread into a large bowl.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the celery and onion. Cook until softened, about 8 minutes.
- Stir the cooked vegetables, salt, pepper, sage, and thyme into the cornbread crumbs. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with 2 cups of the chicken broth.
- Pour the egg and broth mixture over the cornbread mixture. Toss gently until everything is just moistened. Add the remaining broth if the mixture seems too dry.
- Transfer the dressing mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade cornbread made without sugar.
- If you prefer a crispier top, bake uncovered.
- You can prepare the cornbread one day ahead to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of dish
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 90