Description
Mama's Cornbread Dressing is a classic Southern side dish made with crumbled cornbread, sautéed onions, celery, and flavorful seasonings. It's the perfect addition to any holiday feast, offering a rich, comforting taste with every bite. This savory dish can be customized with your favorite add-ins like sausage or mushrooms and is baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups crumbled cornbread
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- ½ cup chopped celery
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon dried sage (or more to taste)
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 7x11-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Cornbread: Crumble the cornbread into small pieces in a large bowl.
- Sauté Veggies: In a skillet, melt the butter and sauté the onion and celery for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Combine Ingredients: Add sautéed vegetables to the cornbread. Stir in the beaten eggs, chicken stock, dried sage, salt, and pepper.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown on the edges.
- Serve: Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Homemade Cornbread: For the best flavor, use homemade cornbread, preferably made the day before.
- Sage Substitute: Fresh sage can replace dried sage for an enhanced flavor.
- Add-ins: Feel free to add ingredients like sausage, mushrooms, or nuts to the dressing to suit your tastes.
- Make-Ahead Option: You can assemble the dressing in advance and store it in the fridge until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg