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Lubys Cornbread Dressing Recipe
Sophia smith

Lubys Cornbread Dressing Recipe

This homemade Luby’s Cornbread Dressing Recipe is a Southern classic made with golden cornbread, breadcrumbs, chicken broth, and fresh herbs. Moist, savory, and packed with flavor, it’s the perfect holiday side dish.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: , Southern, American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Cornbread Base

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup butter or margarine (divided)
  • 3 cups self-rising white cornmeal mix
  • 7 large eggs
For the Dressing

  • 3 cups white breadcrumbs
  • 7 cups chicken broth
  • 4 celery ribs (diced)
  • 2 large large sweet onions (diced)
  • ¼ cup fresh sage (finely chopped)
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
  • 1 tbsp seasoned pepper

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Notes

Required Kitchen Tools

To make this Luby's Cornbread Dressing, you don't need fancy gadgets, but having the right tools makes the process much smoother:
  1. Mixing Bowls – For combining the cornbread, breadcrumbs, eggs, and broth.
  2. Cast Iron Skillet or Baking Pan – Essential for that golden crust when baking the cornbread.
  3. Wooden Spoon or Spatula – For mixing without overworking the batter.
  4. Sauté Pan – To cook down the onions, celery, and herbs in butter.
  5. Measuring Cups & Spoons – To ensure proper balance of ingredients.
  6. Baking Dishes – A 13×9-inch and an 8-inch square pan work perfectly for this recipe.
These tools will make sure your cornbread dressing turns out flavorful, moist, and baked to perfection.