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Southern Cornbread Dressing

Southern Cornbread Dressing: Your Comfort Food Delight

Experience the nostalgic flavors of Southern Cornbread Dressing, a must-try side dish perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing Base
  • 1 batch Southern Cornbread no sugar for authentic flavor
  • 1 batch Biscuits homemade or dried store-bought
Vegetables
  • 1 cup Celery finely chopped
  • 1 cup Onion diced, yellow or white preferred
Liquid
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock opt for low-sodium
Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Poultry Seasoning or substitute with sage or thyme
  • to taste teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
Binding
  • 2 large Eggs no substitutes recommended
Cornbread Preparation
  • 1 cup Self-rising Yellow Cornmeal for making cornbread
  • 1 cup Self-rising Flour or whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup Milk consider buttermilk for extra flavor
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil or melted butter for richer taste

Equipment

  • Casserole dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Bake your Southern cornbread and biscuits a day or two ahead. Allow to cool completely.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine chicken broth, celery, and onion. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until tender.
  3. Crumble the dried cornbread and biscuits into a mixing bowl.
  4. Pour the warm broth mixture over the crumbled breads, stirring gently until moistened.
  5. Add salt and poultry seasoning, adjusting to taste.
  6. Add eggs and mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
  7. Transfer to a greased casserole dish and bake at 400°F for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure your cornbread and biscuits are dried out to avoid sogginess. Adjust seasoning to personal preference.

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