5.0 from 9 votes
Cornbread Dressing
An easy and comforting side dish, this Cornbread Dressing is perfect for the holidays. A classic southern dish, everyone will love this side.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 486 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 Cornbread Recipe
- 5 lices of bread (148g)
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter (141g)
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 medium stalks celery chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 2 cups chicken stock (480ml)
- 4 large eggs beaten
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, crumble the cornbread and bread slices into large chunks.
- In a medium skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, and sage. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter and stir until melted. Transfer the onion mixture to the bowl with the cornbread.
- To the cornbread-onion mixture, add the chicken stock, beaten eggs, salt, and pepper, and stir just until just combined. Spoon into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown and the mixture is set. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Cover and refrigerate any leftovers for up to 4 days.
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Notes
- You could substitute 2 teaspoons of fresh sage for the 1 teaspoon of dried sage.
- Stale bread is perfect for dressing as fresh bread tends to become soggy in the cooking process.
- I like to crumble the cornbread and tear the bread as you get extra texture to the dressing.
- Not a fan of dried sage? You can try dried thyme, dried rosemary, or dried parsley.
- Other things you can add to the dressing include dried fruit, chopped nuts, cooked protein, or vegetables.
- Careful not to overcook the cornbread dressing as it’ll lead to a dry dressing.
- If you think the top of your dressing has browned too quickly, cover it with foil so it can continue to bake without burning.
Nutrition Information
Calories
486kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
184mg
(61%)
Sodium
1416mg
(59%)
Potassium
247mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
730IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
146mg
(15%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 486
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 486kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 184mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 1416mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 247mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 730IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 146mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.