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Old Fashioned Cornbread Dressing

A family staple for over 60 years, this cornbread dressing recipe is the perfect accompaniment to your holiday turkey!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 130 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5 cups cornbread stuffing or equivalent cubed dried bread
  • 1 1/2 cups celery sliced, about 3 ribs
  • 1 1/2 cups onion chopped, about 1
  • 8 ounces unsalted butter
  • 2 cups chicken broth (vegetable broth may be substituted for vegetarian version)
  • 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning or to taste
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Melt butter in a large skillet, saute celery and onion until soft and translucent, about 8 minutes.
  2. In a saucepan, heat up 2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth.
  3. In a large bowl, toss cornbread cubes with sauteed onions and celery (don't forget the butter!).
  4. Add the broth, a ladle at a time, tossing well each time until dressing is desired moistness. (See notes.)
  5. Place in a oven proof baking dish and heat until piping hot. (See notes.)

Notes

  • Any type of dried bread, cornbread or sourdough bread can be used.
  • This recipe uses Mrs. Cubbinson's cornbread stuffing which comes seasoned. If using homemade bread, you will need to adjust seasoning accordingly.
  • Vegetable broth may be substituted for chicken broth for a vegetarian version.
  • If you don't have poultry seasoning, substitute dried sage and thyme. 
  • If you'll be stuffing your bird, use less broth as the juices from the turkey will add more moisture.
  • If you'll be making the dressing ahead of time, wrap well and refrigerate.
  • Reheating time will depend on whether or not the dressing is warm or straight from the refrigerator. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1person Calories 130kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 240mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 130

% Daily Value*

Serving 1person
Calories 130kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 240mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.