Southern Cornbread Dressing
A flavorful and comforting Southern Cornbread Dressing perfect for holiday tables or family dinners.
Ingredients
Bread
- 6 cups Cornbread, homemade or store-bought (See Note 2)
- 6 cups Italian Bread, cubed (See Note 2)
Dairy and Vegetables
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, peeled and diced
- 4 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
Broth and Herbs
- 2 cups fat-free chicken stock or homemade
- ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley
- 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground sage
- 1 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Eggs and Cooking Spray
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Non-stick cooking spray
- non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Slice bread into small cubes and dry overnight or bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F and spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with non-stick spray.
- Melt butter in a large pan, sauté celery and onions for 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook 2 more minutes. Mix with bread cubes in a large bowl.
- Add butter and veggie mixture, chicken stock, parsley, seasonings, salt, and pepper to bread. Adjust moisture with more stock if needed. Mix in beaten eggs.
- Transfer mixture to prepared dish, cover with foil, bake 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake 20 more minutes. Serve hot.
Notes
Ensure bread is dried thoroughly for best texture.