Mama’s Cornbread Dressing!

Mama’s Cornbread Dressing

🧺 Ingredients:

For the cornbread:

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup melted butter (or vegetable oil)

For the dressing:

• 1 pan of prepared cornbread (above)
• 6 slices of stale white bread or biscuits, crumbled
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2–3 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2–3 cups chicken broth (adjust for moisture)
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1 teaspoon sage (optional, but traditional)
• Salt & pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Make the cornbread
   Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a skillet or baking dish. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl, wet in another, then combine. Pour into pan and bake 20–25 minutes. Let cool.
2. Sauté the veggies
   In a skillet, melt the butter and cook the onion and celery until soft (about 5–7 minutes).
3. Assemble the dressing
   Crumble the cooled cornbread and stale bread into a large bowl. Add sautéed veggies, beaten eggs, seasonings, and 2 cups broth. Mix well — the texture should be moist but not soupy. Add more broth as needed.
4. Bake
   Pour mixture into a greased 9×13” baking dish. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45–55 minutes or until golden brown and set in the center.

💡 Tips:

• Add cooked shredded chicken or turkey for a heartier version.
• You can prep everything the day before and bake fresh on the day of serving.
• Leftovers freeze beautifully!