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Cracker Barrel Dressing Recipe

Cracker Barrel Dressing Recipe

Cracker Barrel Dressing is a savory, herb-seasoned Southern-style bread dressing that’s moist, buttery, and full of comforting homestyle flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 Serving
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups crumbled cornbread
  • 2 cups day-old white bread cubes
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks finely chopped
  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Bread Base
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the crumbled cornbread and cubed white bread. Set it aside.
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Step 2: Sauté the Vegetables
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped onion and celery. Cook for about 5–7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
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Step 3: Mix Everything Together
  1. Pour the sautéed vegetables and butter over the bread mixture. Add sage, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir well. Slowly pour in the chicken broth and mix until everything is moist but not overly wet.
    Cracker Barrel Dressing Recipe
Step 4: Add Eggs
  1. Stir in the beaten eggs and mix until fully combined. The mixture should be soft and scoopable.
    Cracker Barrel Dressing Recipe
Step 5: Bake to Perfection
  1. Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread evenly and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set in the center.
    Cracker Barrel Dressing Recipe

Notes

I love serving this dressing alongside roasted turkey, baked chicken, or even country-style meatloaf.