
“I bake this more than a dozen times a year!”
This beloved cornbread dressing—sometimes called “stuffing” depending on where you’re from—is a timeless side dish that brings comfort and flavor to the table. Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, or just a cozy Sunday dinner, Mama’s classic recipe is sure to satisfy. Made with crumbled cornbread, sautéed veggies, and the earthy aroma of sage, it delivers that nostalgic, made-from-scratch goodness every time.
Classic Cornbread Dressing Recipe
Servings: 6–8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredient | Quantity |
---|---|
Crumbled cornbread | 3 cups |
Butter | 2 tablespoons |
Onion, diced | 1 small |
Celery, chopped | ½ cup |
Large eggs, beaten | 2 |
Chicken stock | 2 cups |
Dried sage | 1 tablespoon (adjust to taste) |
Salt | To taste |
Black pepper | To taste |