Easy Southern Dressing
Easy Southern Dressing brings together tender cornbread, herb-seasoned stuffing, and a savory mix of onion, celery, butter, and sage for a holiday-ready side with nostalgic flavor. It bakes up moist inside with a lightly browned top, perfect alongside roasted turkey or ham. Shortcut pantry staples keep it budget-friendly and fuss-free while still tasting homemade.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Butter the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2
Add cornbread mix to a bowl. Stir in 2 eggs and 2/3 cup milk until just combined; the batter will be slightly lumpy. Spread the batter in the prepared pan.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool completely. (You can make the cornbread the day before.)
- 4
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and salt to the skillet. Cook until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large bowl.
- 5
Add the remaining milk, chicken stock, eggs, and sage to the vegetable mixture and whisk to combine.
- 6
Crumble the cornbread into the mixture, then add the stuffing mix, crackers, and pepper. Stir until everything is well moistened; the mixture should be very moist. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 7
Transfer the stuffing mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish and cover with foil.
- 8
Bake the stuffing in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the cover and continue baking until set and lightly browned on top, 10 to 20 minutes more. (Alternatively, the dressing can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking. If refrigerated, bake covered for 40 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until done.)
- Calories 503.13 kcal High
- Protein 13.48 g Good Source
- Carbs 64.62 g Moderate
- Total Fat 20.47 g High
- Saturated Fat 8.91 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 120.61 mg High
- Sodium 1201.68 mg High
- Fiber 4.62 g Moderate
- Sugar 4.19 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.03 g Low Source
- Calcium 98.21 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.7 mg Moderate
- Potassium 244.43 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 48.69 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.51 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.08 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Easy Southern Dressing is a Soul Food side dish recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, and Chicken Stock. Each serving provides about 503.13 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy Southern Dressing?
- It is a Soul Food recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Easy Southern Dressing made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, Chicken Stock, Corn Muffin Mix. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Easy Southern Dressing?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 503.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy Southern Dressing easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 8 steps.
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