Best 8 Corn Bread Dressing With Pecans And Bacon Recipes

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**Discover a Southern Classic Reinvented: Cornbread Dressing with Pecans and Bacon**

Savor the ultimate comfort food experience with our tantalizing cornbread dressing, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will delight your taste buds. This Southern delicacy, often gracing holiday tables, combines the sweet and savory notes of cornbread, crispy bacon, crunchy pecans, and a medley of aromatic herbs. Indulge in this delightful side dish that complements your favorite main courses, adding a touch of warmth and nostalgia to every bite. Explore our curated collection of cornbread dressing recipes, each offering unique variations to suit your culinary preferences. From classic renditions to creative twists, find the perfect recipe to elevate your next meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CORNBREAD, BACON, LEEK, AND PECAN STUFFING



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This stuffing is brimming with traditional holiday flavors, including leeks, herbs, and pecans. We used our Honey Cornbread recipe but left off the honey topping. Store-bought cornbread also works well.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups pecans
2 corn breads (rounds, squares, or loaves, 8 inches each), coarsely broken into 2-inch pieces (16 cups)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus more for dish
8 slices smoked bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
4 celery stalks, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
4 leeks (white and pale-green parts only), chopped into 1/2-inch pieces, rinsed well
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 1/2 cups Homemade Turkey Stock, Chicken Stock, or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
4 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread pecans on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast in oven for 7 minutes. Let cool slightly; coarsely chop. Mix together pecans and cornbread in a large bowl.
  • Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Cook bacon in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat until almost crisp, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; add celery and leeks. Cook until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Stir in thyme and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; season with pepper. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Return skillet to medium-high heat, and add stock; bring to a simmer, scraping up brown bits and stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Add to bowl with bacon-vegetable mixture. Stir in eggs. Gently mix in corn bread mixture. (Do not overmix.) Transfer to baking dish. Dot top with butter. Bake until golden brown, about 35 minutes.

PECAN-CORNBREAD DRESSING



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Plenty of pecans and bacon give this stuffing a unique flavor, while using a packaged mix cuts down on the preparation time. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups water
1/2 cup butter
1 package (16 ounces) cornbread stuffing mix
10 bacon strips, diced
1 cup chopped celery
1-1/2 cups chopped green onions
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in stuffing mix; cover and set aside. , In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon to drain on paper towels. Discard all but 3 tablespoons of drippings; cook celery in drippings over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add onions and cook 5 minutes or until celery is tender, stirring constantly. Add to cornbread mixture along with pecans, salt, pepper and bacon; mix well. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. casserole. Cover and bake at 325° for 45 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 26g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 1035mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

PECAN CORNBREAD DRESSING



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Buy a high-quality cornbread, or bake our Buttermilk Cornbread (it can be made up to 2 days ahead).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
4 tablespoons butter, plus more for baking dish
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 celery stalks, finely chopped
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
16 cups cubed store-bought cornbread (about 2 3/4 pounds) or 1 recipe Classic Buttermilk Cornbread
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
3 large eggs, beaten
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, heated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spread pecans on a large rimmed baking sheet, and toast until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes; set aside. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium. Add onion and celery; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add wine, and cook until evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; let cool slightly.
  • To bowl, add cornbread, sage, eggs, and pecans. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and teaspoon pepper. Pour 1/2 cup hot broth over cornbread mixture. Toss gently (cornbread will break down into smaller pieces). If necessary, add up to 1/2 cup more broth so stuffing is moist but not soggy.
  • If stuffing turkey, set aside 4 cups dressing. Spoon remaining dressing into a buttered 2-quart baking dish; pour up to 1 cup remaining broth over top to moisten. (To make ahead, refrigerate, up to 5 hours.) Bake, covered, for 30 minutes; uncover, and bake until browned, about 15 minutes more. Makes 12 cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 g, Fat 30 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g

CORN BREAD DRESSING WITH PECANS AND BACON



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Provided by Jean Anderson

Categories     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Dinner     Stuffing/Dressing     Bacon     Pecan     Corn     Fall     Family Reunion     Potluck     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 12 to 14 servings, enough to stuff a 12- to 15- pound turkey

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 cups (3 quarts) 3/4- to 1-inch chunks stale, dry corn bread (use your favorite recipe; see headnote)
6 slices stale, dry firm-textured white bread, cut into 1/2- inch cubes (see headnote)
2 cups coarsely chopped toasted pecans (see Note above)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped parsley
1 pound hickory-smoked bacon, each slice cut crosswise into strips 1/2 inch wide
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted, or 1 cup bacon drippings or vegetable oil
2 very large yellow onions, coarsely chopped
4 large celery ribs, trimmed and coarsely chopped (include a few leaves)
1 tablespoon rubbed sage
1 1/2 teaspoons dried leaf thyme, crumbled
6 cups chicken broth or stock
3 extra-large eggs, well beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spritz a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • 2. Place the two breads, pecans, and parsley in a very large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • 3. Brown the bacon in a very large, heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring often, for 12 to 14 minutes until all the drippings render out. Drain the bacon on paper toweling and if you intend to use the drippings in the dressing, pour them into a measuring cup. You should have about 1 cup; if not, round out the measure with melted butter or vegetable oil.
  • 4. Heat 1/2 cup of the melted butter or bacon drippings in the same skillet for about 1 minute over moderately high heat. Add the onions and celery and cook, stirring often, for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly browned. Add the sage and thyme, and cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • 5. Scoop the skillet mixture into the mixing bowl along with the reserved bacon and remaining melted butter or bacon drippings; toss well. Add 3 cups of the chicken broth, the eggs, salt, and pepper and toss well again.
  • 6. Transfer the dressing to the baking pan, spreading to the edges, then drizzle the remaining 3 cups chicken broth evenly on top.
  • 7. Cover snugly with heavy-duty foil and bake on the middle oven shelf for 25 minutes. Stir the dressing well, cover again with foil, and bake 20 minutes more or until steaming.
  • 8. Serve hot with roast turkey, chicken, or pork and top with lots of gravy.

CORNBREAD-BACON STUFFING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 stick unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
6 slices thick-cut bacon (about 8 ounces), chopped
4 onions, thinly sliced
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 large eggs
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
4 scallions, thinly sliced
8 cups 1/2-inch stale cornbread cubes (about 12 ounces)
8 cups 1/2-inch stale potato bread cubes (about 12 ounces)
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and butter a 3-quart baking dish. Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 7 minutes. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Add the celery, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the celery is tender, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Whisk the eggs, parsley and scallions in a large bowl. Add the cornbread and potato bread cubes, the pecans and the vegetable mixture; stir to combine. Transfer the stuffing to the prepared baking dish. Cut the remaining 2 tablespoons butter into cubes and dot over the stuffing. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes, then uncover and bake until golden brown, about 20 more minutes.

BEST CORNBREAD DRESSING



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When folks think of "Thanksgiving" their thoughts often turn to turkey and dressing. This is my version of dressing and my whole family love it.-Kim Kreider, Mount Joy, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 cups water
Turkey giblets
CORNBREAD:
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
DRESSING:
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup butter, cubed
6 cups cubed soft bread (1/2-inch cubes)
2 large eggs, beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and giblets to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine the egg, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Transfer to a greased 9-in. square baking pan. , Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut cornbread into 1/2-in. cubes; set aside. , Strain broth, discarding giblets. Set broth aside; cool slightly. In a large skillet, saute the celery, onion and pecans in butter until vegetables are tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the cornbread, cubed bread, eggs, seasonings and enough reserved broth to reach desired moistness (about 1-1/2 cups). Save remaining broth for another use., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 8-10 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160° and top is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 30g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 651mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CORNBREAD DRESSING WITH BACON AND PECANS



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Make and share this Cornbread Dressing With Bacon and Pecans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h

Yield 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb sliced bacon
1/3 cup reserved bacon fat
2 medium onions, chopped
3 medium celery ribs, with leaves chopped
2 granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
10 cups coarsely crumbled cornbread, dried overnight
1 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup half-and-half or 1 cup light cream
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup turkey broth or 1/2 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Place the bacon strips in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet; bake in the upper third of the oven until crisp and browned, 10-15 minutes.
  • Some strips of bacon will cook more quickly than others, so remove them as they crisp and drain on paper towels.
  • Crumble when cool.
  • As the bacon fat renders and accumulates in the baking sheet, pour it off into a small heatproof bowl; reserve 1/3 cup.
  • In a big skillet, heat the reserved bacon fat over medium heat; add in the onions, celery, apples, and green pepper; cook/stir until the onions are softened and translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • Add in poultry seasoning and cook for 1 minute.
  • Scrape the vegetable mixture into a large bowl; mix in the cornbread, crumbled bacon, pecans, and parsley.
  • Gradually beat in the half-and-half and egg; season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to a lightly buttered casserole; drizzle with broth, cover, and bake in a preheated 350° oven for 30 minutes (uncover the last 15 minutes for a crusty top).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.4, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 490.6, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4.1, Protein 7.3

HOMEMADE CORN BREAD DRESSING RECIPE



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Have you ever tried our Homemade Corn Bread Dressing Recipe? You may never have boxed dressing mix again! It is so delicious!

Provided by Elyse Ellis

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 ounces Corn Bread Mix ((I used Famous Dave's cornbread mix))
2 Tablespoons butter
1 onion (diced)
3 celery stalks (sliced)
2 eggs (beaten)
2 cups chicken stock
2 teaspoons dried sage
to taste salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Prepare corn bread mix according to package directions. Let cool and crumble into bite size pieces.
  • Add butter to a large skillet over medium heat and saute the celery and onion for a few minutes until soft.
  • In a large bowl, combine celery, onion, crumbled corn bread, eggs, chicken stock, sage and salt and pepper.
  • Spread mixture in a 9x13 inch baking pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until cooked through and center is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 590 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Use day-old cornbread for the best texture and flavor.
  • Don't overcook the bacon; it should be crispy but not burnt.
  • Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, or until fragrant.
  • Use a large bowl to mix the dressing ingredients so that everything is evenly combined.
  • Garnish the dressing with fresh parsley or chives before serving.

Conclusion:

Cornbread dressing with pecans and bacon is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and savory flavors, this dressing is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and festive side dish, give this cornbread dressing a try!

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