Here’s a classic Cornbread Dressing recipe—savory, moist, and perfect as a side dish for family meals. 🌽🍞
🌽 Cornbread Dressing
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
- 4 cups crumbled cornbread (day-old works best)
- 2 cups dried bread cubes (optional but traditional)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp dried sage
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- Optional: ½ cup cooked sausage or shredded chicken
- Optional: 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
2️⃣ Cook Vegetables
In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Cook onion and celery for 5 minutes until soft.
3️⃣ Mix Dressing
In a large bowl combine:
- crumbled cornbread
- bread cubes
- cooked onion and celery
- sage, thyme, salt, and pepper
4️⃣ Add Liquid & Eggs
Pour in chicken broth and beaten eggs.
Stir until mixture is moist but not soupy.
5️⃣ Bake
Spread mixture into the baking dish and bake 30–40 minutes until golden on top.
6️⃣ Serve
Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
💡 Tips
- Day-old cornbread gives the best texture.
- Add turkey drippings to the broth for extra flavor.
- If you prefer it moist, add a little more broth before baking.
If you’d like, I can also show you Southern-style cornbread dressing (the traditional Thanksgiving version) that includes boiled eggs and extra herbs.
