Learn how to make classic homemade Cornbread Dressing with this easy recipe. Featuring savory herbs and chicken broth, this moist side dish is a must-have for your holiday table.
Servings 8servings
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Ingredients
Cornbread Dressing
1batchprepared cornbread, crumbledabout 8 cups
4tbspunsalted butter
1largeyellow onion, finely chopped
3ribscelery, finely chopped
2tspdried sage
1tspdried thyme
1tsppoultry seasoning
1tspkosher salt
0.5tspblack pepper
2largeeggs, lightly beaten
2cupschicken broth, divided
0.5cupheavy cream
Equipment
oven
9x13-inch baking dish
Large skillet
large mixing bowl
spatula
Method
Preheat your oven to 350°F and generously grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the chopped onion and celery, cooking for 6-8 minutes until softened but not browned.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the crumbled cornbread, sautéed vegetables, dried sage, thyme, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper, stirring until evenly distributed.
Pour in 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, the heavy cream, and beaten eggs, then mix gently until the dressing is moistened throughout but still maintains some texture.
Transfer the dressing mixture to the prepared baking dish, pressing down lightly, then drizzle the remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth evenly over the top.
Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden brown and crisp and the center feels set when lightly pressed.