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Cornbread Dressing

A comforting blend of cornbread, vegetables, and spices perfect for family gatherings and meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Cornbread Base
  • 1 batch homemade cornbread
  • 6 slices white bread
Vegetables and Seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup salted butter
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 ribs celery, diced
  • 3/4 tsp salt, divided
  • 2 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning, divided
  • 1/2 tsp dried sage
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Liquid and Binding
  • 4.5 cups chicken broth
  • 2 large eggs, beaten

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Crumble the cornbread by hand into small pieces and place them on a baking sheet.
  3. Tear or crumble the white bread into small pieces and add them to the same baking sheet.
  4. Toss the crumbled white bread with olive oil, 1/2 tsp of poultry seasoning, and 1/4 tsp salt.
  5. Bake the crumbled bread for 15 minutes until lightly toasted. Set aside to cool.
  6. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until soft.
Assembly
  1. In a large bowl, combine the toasted cornbread, breadcrumbs, and sautéed vegetables.
  2. Add 1/2 tsp salt, 2 tsp poultry seasoning, dried sage, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir well.
  3. Slowly pour half of the chicken broth into the bowl, stir, then add the rest of the broth. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Stir in the beaten eggs until well combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and bake for about 50 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
  2. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Cornbread dressing is a great meal prep option and can be served alongside proteins like roasted chicken.