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Easy Cornbread Dressing

Easy Cornbread Dressing makes the perfect side dish for the Thanksgiving table and any holiday dinner. It’s simple to make with homemade cornbread, rubbed sage, butter, onion, celery, and cream of chicken soup.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cornbread dressing
Servings: 16
Calories: 76kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 prepared cornbread recipe, crumbled into small pieces
  • 3 slices toasted bread, crumbled or chopped into small pieces
  • cup butter
  • ½ cup onion, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon rubbed sage
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 can (10.5 oz.) cream of chicken soup
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Begin the recipe by crumbling the cornbread into smaller pieces and toasting the three slices of bread and breaking it up into small pieces as well. Use a sharp knife and cutting board to chop the onion and celery into smaller pieces.
  • Place a medium-size skillet over medium-high heat. Once heated add in the ⅓ cup butter and allow it to melt completely.
  • Add the ½ cup chopped onion and 1 cup celery and allow it to cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until it begins to soften. Do not overcook it to the point of becoming mushy. It should still have a slight amount of crunch to it. Remove it from the heat and set it aside.
  • To a large bowl, add the cooked and crumbled cornbread and pieces of toasted bread. Add the warm onion and celery mixture and stir to combine.
  • Add the 3 cups chicken broth, 1 tablespoon rubbed sage, 2 large lightly beaten eggs, 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper. Stir until combined and the ingredients are evenly distributed.
  • Try not to over-mix or break down the dressing to the point that it is too fine. It should still have a coarse and slightly chunky texture. It is perfectly fine if there are still a few large chunks in the dressing mixture. 
  • Grab a 9x13-inch baking dish and lightly butter the entire bottom of the dish and the sides. You may also spray with cooking oil or use shortening instead. Pour the cornbread dressing into the prepared baking dish and spread it out in an even layer.
  • Place the dressing into the oven to bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, until the dressing has set and is lightly golden brown. Carefully remove from the oven and serve warm with gravy. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.5mg