The holiday season is here, and there’s no better way to kick it off than with a Southern classic that brings everyone to the table. Whether you’re gathering for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other festive occasion, this homemade cornbread dressing recipe will surely impress your family and friends.
With just the right blend of savory herbs, creamy soups, and flavorful sautéed veggies, this recipe will transform your holiday feast into something extraordinary. It’s super easy to follow, needs simple ingredients, and has Grandma’s special touch to make it stand out from the rest. Let’s dive in!
Ingredients for this grandma’s cornbread recipe
- 1 1/2 skillets of cornbread (use your favorite cornbread recipe or a cornbread mix).
- 1 medium onion, diced.
- 1 bell pepper, diced.
- 2 stalks celery, diced.
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced.
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup.
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of celery soup.
- Shredded chicken (adjust to your liking).
- 3 tablespoons butter.
- 6–7 cups chicken broth (depends on the consistency you prefer).
Seasoning for the cornbread batter (adjust to taste):
- 1 tablespoon black pepper.
- 1 1/2 tablespoons poultry seasoning.
- 2 tablespoons sage.
Southern cornbread dressing recipe
- Get started: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Start by sautéing the onions, bell pepper, and celery in a pan with some butter for about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for another minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the cornbread: Crumble the cornbread into a large mixing bowl. If you’re using store-bought cornbread, make sure to crumble it well. Add some chicken broth to start bringing it together.
- Combine the ingredients: Stir in the cream of chicken and cream of celery soups. Mix well, and then add the shredded chicken. Keep adding chicken broth, a little at a time, until you reach your desired consistency. Taste your dressing and adjust the seasoning as needed. If you like a little more flavor, feel free to add extra sage or pepper.
- Bake: Transfer the dressing mixture to a greased baking dish. Smooth the top evenly. Bake, uncovered, for 45–55 minutes, or until the dressing is golden brown on top and heated through. For extra crispy edges, place the dish under the broiler for a few minutes.
This southern cornbread dressing is the perfect combination of well-seasoned cornbread, rich cream of chicken and celery soups, and the right amount of chicken broth to bring everything together. With the added touch of Grandma’s seasoning blend, you’ll have a delicious dressing full of flavor.
This holiday season, innovate and go for a homemade recipe that will have your family asking for more. Get ready for the compliments, because this is one dish no one will forget!
