Description
This Irresistible Southern Cornbread Dressing recipe offers a taste of home with its savory herbs and tender cornbread. It’s a classic dish perfect for any holiday or family gathering, bringing warmth and comfort to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound bulk pork sausage
- 2 cups crumbled cornbread
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 cups chicken broth
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain off fat. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in sage and black pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine crumbled cornbread, cooked sausage, softened onion and celery mixture, and beaten eggs.
- Gradually add chicken broth, mixing until ingredients are moistened. Season with salt to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the dressing is heated through.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving this Irresistible Southern Cornbread Dressing.
Notes
- You can make the cornbread ahead of time.
- For a richer flavor, use homemade cornbread.
- Adjust seasonings like sage and pepper to your preference.
- Ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed for the best flavor in your Southern cornbread dressing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg