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Authentic Southern cornbread dressing with savory herbs, onions, celery, and rich broth. Moist, flavorful, and perfect for holidays.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups crumbled unsweetened cornbread
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried sage
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 3 cups chicken or turkey broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • large mixing bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet. Sauté onion and celery until soft and fragrant.
  3. In a large bowl, combine crumbled cornbread, cooked vegetables, poultry seasoning, sage, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stir in beaten eggs and broth gradually until mixture is very moist.
  5. Spread mixture evenly in prepared dish.
  6. Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes until golden on top and set in the center.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use unsweetened cornbread. Add broth gradually until mixture is very moist but not soupy.

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