Description
A delicious and comforting Southern dish made from cornbread and white bread, perfect for holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups crumbled cornbread (about one batch of homemade cornbread)
- 2 cups day-old white bread or French bread, cubed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried sage)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 2–3 cups chicken or turkey broth (adjust based on consistency preference)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic, sage, thyme, poultry seasoning, black pepper, and salt. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the crumbled cornbread and cubed white bread. Mix well.
- Add the sautéed vegetable mixture to the bread mixture and stir until everything is evenly distributed.
- Gradually add the chicken or turkey broth, mixing until you reach your desired moisture level.
- Fold in the beaten eggs and chopped parsley until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the top is golden brown and crispy.
- Allow the dressing to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftover dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. It can be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg