Grandma’s Southern Cornbread Dressing
Grandma’s Southern Cornbread Dressing is a heartwarming side dish that fills your home with the inviting aroma of baked cornbread and savory herbs. Perfect for family gatherings or holiday feasts, this dressing combines fluffy cornbread, tender vegetables, and aromatic seasonings to create a comforting dish that pairs beautifully with roasted meats. Everyone will be asking for seconds of this nostalgic favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 4 cups crumbled cornbread (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 cup diced celery
- 2 tsp dried sage
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp poultry seasoning
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, crumble the cornbread into small pieces.
- In a skillet, sauté onions and celery in butter over medium heat until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Combine sautéed vegetables with cornbread in the bowl. Add chicken broth, beaten eggs, herbs, and poultry seasoning; mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg