southern-cornbread-dressing

Classic Southern Cornbread Dressing

This classic Southern cornbread dressing strikes a balance between moist and structured. By starting with a “soupy” mixture before baking, it achieves a tender interior while building a crisp, golden-brown crust.

Ingredients

• Aromatics & Fats:

  • 2 cups (240 g) celery, finely diced

  • 2 large yellow onions, finely diced (~3 cups)

  • 1 stick (½ cup / 113 g) unsalted butter + 1 stick margarine

• Bread Base:

  • 5 cups (500 g) dry buttermilk cornbread, crumbled

  • 5 cups (250 g) dry bread cubes (day-old French or sourdough)

• Liquids & Eggs:

  • 3 cups (720 ml) warm turkey or chicken broth

  • 4 large eggs, beaten

• Seasonings:

  • 1½ tsp poultry seasoning

  • 3 tsp dried rubbed sage

  • 1 tsp fine sea salt

  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper