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Grandma’s Southern-Style Cornbread Dressing

Grandma’s Southern-Style Cornbread Dressing

Delicious and traditional Grandma’s Southern-Style Cornbread Dressing, perfect for family gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Southern
Servings 8 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 10-inch cast iron skillet
  • 9X13-inch casserole dish
  • large mixing bowl
  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

For the buttermilk cornbread

  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup whole buttermilk

For the cornbread dressing

  • 1 (14 ounce) bag herb-seasoned stuffing such as Pepperidge Farm
  • 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 cups finely chopped sweet onion
  • 1.5 cups finely chopped celery
  • 5 cups chicken or turkey stock
  • 5 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons dried sage
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions
 

Make the cornbread

  • Grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet and place on center rack in the oven. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and kosher salt. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, and buttermilk. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just incorporated.
  • Pour the batter into the preheated skillet and smooth the top. Bake until cornbread is golden yellow, 16 to 19 minutes. Immediately remove the cornbread from the skillet and allow to cool.

Make the dressing

  • For the cornbread dressing, preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Crumble the cornbread into small pieces (makes about 5 cups). Combine the crumbled cornbread and stuffing mix in an extra large mixing bowl (or stock pot) and toss to combine.
  • Melt 1 stick butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and celery and sauté, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, 10 to 12 minutes. Add the onion and celery to the cornbread mixture.
  • Melt the remaining stick of butter. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, chicken or turkey stock, large eggs, and dried sage, and whisk to combine. Add to the cornbread mixture and mix until thoroughly incorporated. Season generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Pour into a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish. Bake, uncovered, until the dressing is set and golden brown, about 45 to 50 minutes.

Notes

Make ahead: The cornbread can be baked up to 2 days in advance. Store at room temperature in an airtight container. Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dishCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword Comfort Food, Cornbread, dressing, Herb-seasoned, thanksgiving, Traditional
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