Ingredients for Southern Cornbread Dressing

To create the perfect Southern Cornbread Dressing, you’ll need a balance of flavorful, fresh, and pantry-friendly ingredients. Here’s the detailed list:

For the Cornbread:

• 1 cup cornmeal

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 2 large eggs

• 1 ½ cups buttermilk

• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Dressing:

• 6 cups crumbled baked cornbread (from above recipe)

• 4 slices day-old sandwich bread, torn into pieces (optional, adds texture)

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 1 medium onion, finely diced

• 3 celery stalks, finely diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 teaspoons dried sage (or fresh if available)

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten

• 3 cups chicken broth (or turkey broth for extra flavor)

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped