Description
This delicious Southern Cornbread Dressing is the perfect side dish to round out your Thanksgiving menu! Made with a mixture of cornbread and crusty French bread, it’s packed with savory herbs like rosemary, thyme, and sage, creating a super flavorful and filling holiday side dish. This easy, classic homemade dressing is a holiday must-have!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf crusty French bread, cut into small cubes (about 6-8 cups), dried
- 1 cornbread (8×8 pan), cut into small cubes, dried
- 8 tablespoons salted butter, divided
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 celery ribs, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the French bread and cornbread into bite-size cubes and allow them to dry for 1-2 days, or dry them in the oven at 250°F for 30-45 minutes, tossing every 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery, and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Pour the chicken broth, dried herbs (basil, thyme, sage), fresh rosemary, and parsley into the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- In a separate bowl, melt the remaining butter. Add eggs, salt, and pepper, and whisk until well combined.
- Combine the dried bread cubes in a large bowl, drizzle with the egg mixture, and toss to coat. Gradually add the broth mixture, tossing lightly until moistened but not soggy.
- Transfer the dressing to a 9×13-inch baking dish and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top and hot throughout.
Notes
- If short on time, dry your bread in a low oven (250°F) for 30-45 minutes.
- This dressing can be made ahead of time! Prep up to 1 day in advance and store in the fridge, or freeze for up to 4 weeks. Thaw overnight before baking.
- For extra flavor, feel free to add cooked sausage or bacon to the dressing mix.
- If you prefer, you can swap chicken broth for vegetable broth to make this recipe vegetarian.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: side-dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 80mg