Texas Cornbread Dressing

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A flavorful Southern-style cornbread dressing with savory sausage, tender vegetables, and crumbled bread, perfect for holiday tables or family dinners seeking comfort and hearty taste.

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Ingredients

  • 10 (2-inch) cornbread muffins, crumbled
  • 5 cups chicken or turkey broth
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 6 slices white bread, crumbled
  • 4 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1/2 pound mild bulk pork sausage
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Soak crumbled cornbread and white bread in broth in a large bowl for about 10 minutes.
  2. Stir until the liquid is absorbed.
  3. Saute chopped onions and celery in butter until tender.
  4. Add pork sausage and cook over low heat until browned.
  5. Drain excess fat or liquid from the sausage mixture.
  6. Add the sausage mixture to the bread mixture.
  7. Stir in beaten eggs, salt, and pepper; mix well.
  8. Pour the mixture into a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  9. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 45 minutes until lightly browned.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

571 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14g 28% DV
Total Fat 37.8g 48% DV
Carbs 44.2g 16% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 2.1g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10447.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 373.3mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 173.8mg 58% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 23.3mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 97.3mg 7% DV
Iron 1.9mg 11% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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