Description
Mama’s Cornbread Dressing is a Southern classic that brings soul, warmth, and flavor to your holiday table. Made from crumbled cornbread, sautéed onions and celery, and rich broth, it’s the kind of dish that brings back family memories with every bite. Moist inside with golden crisp edges, it’s perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any cozy dinner. Whether you serve it with turkey and gravy or enjoy it on its own, this dressing is simple to make and impossible to forget.
Ingredients
6 cups crumbled day-old cornbread
1 cup diced celery
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup butter
2 and 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 large eggs, beaten
1 and 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 can cream of chicken soup (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or sage (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add celery and onion. Sauté for 8–10 minutes until soft.
3. In a large bowl, crumble the cornbread. Add sautéed vegetables, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper.
4. Stir in beaten eggs and gradually mix in the chicken broth until moist but not soggy.
5. Optional: Mix in cream of chicken soup for added creaminess and herbs for extra flavor.
6. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
7. Bake uncovered for 35–45 minutes, until golden on top and set in the center.
8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with gravy or as a standalone side.
Notes
Day-old cornbread works best because it absorbs the broth without turning mushy.
If your dressing looks dry before baking, drizzle in more broth a few tablespoons at a time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: southern dressing, thanksgiving recipe, cornbread dressing, holiday side dish, soul food