Description
This Old-Fashioned Southern Cornbread Dressing is a holiday classic that’s savory, rich, and bursting with comforting flavors. Made with homemade cornbread, sautéed vegetables, and classic seasonings, this dish is the perfect accompaniment to your festive turkey or ham. Easy to make and even easier to love, this Southern recipe is a must-have for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Cornbread:
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp sugar (optional)
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
For the Dressing:
6 cups crumbled cornbread (from above recipe or store-bought)
4 slices white bread, torn into small pieces
1 cup chicken or turkey broth, plus more as needed
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 ribs celery, finely chopped
2 tsp poultry seasoning
1 tsp dried sage (optional)
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
Instructions
Make the Cornbread:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9-inch skillet or baking dish.
- Whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, and oil. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Pour batter into the skillet; bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Let cool and crumble.
Prepare the Dressing:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sauté onion and celery in melted butter over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
- Mix crumbled cornbread, white bread, sautéed vegetables, poultry seasoning, sage, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Stir in eggs and broth until moist but not soggy, adding more broth as needed.
Bake the Dressing:
- Spread mixture evenly in the prepared dish.
- Bake 35-45 minutes until golden brown and set.
Serve:
Serve warm with turkey, ham, or your favorite holiday main dish.
Notes
Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble dressing a day in advance and bake before serving.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8-10 servings
