Mama’s Cornbread Dressing
A Southern classic made with cornbread, toasted bread, onions, celery, butter, and savory herbs. This homemade dressing is the perfect holiday side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Southern, American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups chopped onions
2 cups chopped celery
½ cup butter
4 cups finely crumbled toasted bread
4 cups finely crumbled cornbread
1 tbsp salt
2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp dried sage
2 tsp poultry seasoning
2 large eggs, beaten
4 cups chicken broth (or turkey broth), more as needed
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large baking dish (9×13-inch).
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and celery, cooking until softened (about 8–10 minutes).
In a large mixing bowl, combine crumbled cornbread, toasted bread, cooked onions, and celery. Stir in salt, pepper, sage, and poultry seasoning.
Add beaten eggs and gradually pour in chicken broth, mixing until the dressing is moistened but not soggy. (Add more broth if needed.)
Spread mixture evenly into prepared baking dish.
Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes, or until golden brown on top and set in the middle.
Serve warm with turkey, gravy, or holiday favorites.
Notes
For extra flavor, use homemade cornbread.
Make-ahead option: Prepare the dressing up to 1 day in advance, cover, and refrigerate. Bake before serving.
Can be frozen (before baking) for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before baking.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/mamas-cornbread-dressing/
