Classic Cornbread Dressing

Name: Classic Cornbread Dressing
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Southern,American
Ingredients: 6 cups crumbled cornbread; 3 cups soft breadcrumbs; 4 ounces unsalted butter; 2 cups chopped onion; 2 cups finely chopped celery; 3 to 4 cups chicken broth; 2 cups diced chicken, optional; 1 heaping tablespoon dried sage, crumbled; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, crumbled; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram, crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, chopped; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

A classic, old-fashioned cornbread dressing is flavored with dried herbs, onion, celery, butter, and optional diced chicken.

⭐ 4.3 (59 reviews) Prep: 20 minCook: 30 minTotal: 50 minYields: 12 servings

Category Tags:

Side Dish Dinner

Cuisine Tags:

Southern American

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 F and grease a large, shallow baking pan.
Combine cornbread and white breadcrumbs in a large mixing bowl.
Sauté onion and celery in butter over medium heat until tender.
Add the sautéed vegetables and butter to the cornbread mixture. Stir in enough chicken broth to moisten, optional diced chicken, and seasonings.
Taste and adjust seasonings, then mix in beaten eggs until blended.
Spread the mixture in the prepared pan, cover tightly with foil, and bake for 25 minutes.
Uncover the pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes more.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 515 kcal

Carbohydrate: 74 g

Cholesterol: 98 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 14 g

Saturated Fat: 7 g

Sodium: 1394 mg

Sugar: 4 g

Fat: 18 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g