Mama’s Classic Cornbread Dressing – A Southern Comfort Favorite
This Southern-style cornbread dressing features a savory blend of herbs and spices combined with moist cornbread, perfect for any family gathering.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups crumbled cornbread preferably a day old
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon sage ground
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine crumbled cornbread with chicken broth and let it sit for a few minutes to absorb the liquid.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté celery and onion in melted butter until soft. Add to the cornbread mixture.
- Stir in sage, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crisp.
Notes
For a richer flavor, you can add cooked crumbled sausage or chopped pecans to the dressing before baking.