Ahhh, cornbread dressing 😍—pure comfort, holiday vibes, and honestly good any time of year. Here’s a classic Southern-style version that’s moist, savory, and full of flavor.
Southern Cornbread Dressing
Serves: 8–10
Ingredients
Cornbread
- 1 pan homemade cornbread (or 2 boxes cornbread mix), baked & crumbled
- Optional: 2 slices day-old white bread, crumbled (very Southern)
Dressing
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cups chicken broth (more if needed)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp poultry seasoning
- 1/2 tsp sage (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Sauté veggies
Melt butter in a skillet. Cook onion and celery until soft and fragrant. - Combine
In a large bowl, add crumbled cornbread (and white bread if using).
Stir in sautéed veggies, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, and sage. - Add wet ingredients
Mix in beaten eggs. Slowly add chicken broth until mixture is moist but not soupy. - Bake
Pour into baking dish. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. - Uncover & finish
Remove foil and bake 15–20 minutes more until top is lightly golden. - Rest 10 minutes before serving.
Tips
- Dressing should be very moist before baking—cornbread absorbs liquid.
- Taste before adding eggs and adjust seasoning.
- Sage can be strong—start small.
Popular Variations
🍗 Add shredded chicken or turkey
🥓 Add cooked sausage or bacon
🧅 Add garlic or green onions
🌶️ Add a pinch of cayenne
Make-Ahead
- Assemble a day ahead and refrigerate
- Bake fresh the next day (add a little extra broth)
If you want, I can also share:
🍞 No-egg cornbread dressing
🍗 Cornbread dressing with chicken
🍳 Skillet cornbread dressing
Just say the word 😊
