Best 5 Good For You Cornbread Dressing Recipes

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**Cornbread Dressing: A Southern Classic with a Healthy Twist**

Cornbread dressing, a beloved staple of Southern cuisine, is a delectable dish that combines the comforting flavors of cornbread with savory herbs, spices, and a medley of vegetables. Traditionally served alongside roasted turkey or chicken during holiday feasts, this classic dish can also be enjoyed as a hearty main course or a flavorful side dish. This article presents a collection of cornbread dressing recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and cooking styles, ensuring that everyone can savor this delightful dish. From traditional recipes that stay true to the Southern heritage to healthier versions that incorporate nutritious ingredients, these recipes offer a range of options for home cooks of all levels. Whether you're looking for a classic cornbread dressing to complement your holiday meal or a lighter, healthier version for everyday enjoyment, this article has something for everyone.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S CORN BREAD DRESSING



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My grandmother often made this for my family at holidays and also just with good homemade meals. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have!

Provided by Amy

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Cornbread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package dry corn bread mix
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup chopped celery
1 small onion
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons dried sage
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare the dry corn bread mix according to package directions. Cool and crumble.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and saute the celery and onion until soft.
  • In a large bowl, combine the celery, onions, 3 cups crumbled corn bread, eggs, chicken stock, sage and salt and pepper to taste; mix well.
  • Place into prepared dish and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.8 calories, Carbohydrate 52.8 g, Cholesterol 75.8 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1582.3 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

GOOD FOR YOU CORNBREAD DRESSING



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My husband was hospitalized several years ago with a heart condition. The hospital provided a cooking class for heart healthy cooking. This recipe was in one of the handouts. I added the light sausage and have used this recipe ever since. Happy holidays!

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Breads

Time 55m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups crumbled cornbread
8 slices dry whole wheat bread, cubed
3 medium onions, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
6 cups fat-free chicken broth
2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
2 -4 teaspoons ground sage
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
4 ounces reduced-fat pork sausage (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine crumbled cornbread and cubed whole grain bread in a large bowl.
  • Cook sausage in heavy skillet until done.
  • Drain off fat if necessary.
  • Add onions and celery to sausage and cook until onions are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Add sausage mixture to bread, along with chicken broth, seasonings, egg substitute and parsley.
  • Stir until well combined.
  • The mixture should be the consistency of cornbread batter.
  • Turn into a 9" x 13" pan which has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until firm in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.2, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 469.5, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.2, Protein 6.2

CORNBREAD DRESSING



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Drew Weeks sent the recipe for this old-fashioned dressing from his home in Edisto Island, South Carolina.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 13 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup fat-free milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons canola oil
10 slices bread, toasted and cubed
3 cups chopped celery
1-1/3 cups chopped onion
1 teaspoon canola oil
3 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules or 1-1/2 vegetable bouillon cubes
1/4 cup boiling water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1 teaspoon each poultry seasoning, dried basil and rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon each salt and dried thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. For cornbread, in a bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, whisk egg, water, milk and oil. Stir into flour mixture just until blended. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Crumble into a large bowl. Reduce oven temperature to 350°. , For stuffing, stir bread cubes into cornbread crumbs. In a nonstick skillet, cook celery and onion in oil until tender, about 6 minutes. Stir into cornbread mixture. , In a small bowl, dissolve bouillon in water. In a large bowl, combine the broth, egg, seasonings and bouillon mixture. Pour over cornbread mixture; toss to coat evenly., Transfer to a greased 13x9x2-in. baking dish. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover; bake until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 592mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

OLD FASHIONED SOUTHERN CORNBREAD DRESSING



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I have been making this dressing for years. I found it in one of those community recipe cookbooks. You can use your favorite regular cornbread recipe with this (but not sweet cornbread).

Provided by heartnurse2006

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 1/2 cup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups cornbread, crumbled
1/4 cup celery, finely diced
1 small onion, finely diced
1 1/2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup melted margarine
1 egg, well beaten
2 -3 cups chicken broth or 2 -3 cups turkey broth, to moisten
1 teaspoon canola oil

Steps:

  • Saute the onion and celery in the canola oil until soft, melt margarine in same pan.
  • Mix with remaining ingredients except broth in large bowl.
  • Moisten with broth to your taste (I like mine pretty wet, I usually get closer to the 3 cups).
  • Place in a casserole dish or aluminum pan.
  • Bake at 400°F for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a nice crust develops on the top.
  • **May use to stuff a 10 to 14 pound turkey. If stuffing a turkey, add very little broth. It will absorb additional moisture in the turkey. Pack loosely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.2, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 559.9, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 2.2

CORNBREAD DRESSING WITH GRAVY



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A family favorite. My 71-year-old dad's mother made an old-fashioned cornbread dressing without the modern convenience of cream soup mixes and bagged stuffing mix. She taught my mother, who passed this version on to me. I believe people came to my mom's house for Thanksgiving and Christmas for this one dish! Everyone asks for the recipe when I bring it along for a holiday potluck, or they tell me how much it reminds them of the old-fashioned dressing their grandmother made.

Provided by candace

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h45m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (19 ounce) package white cornbread mix (such as Martha White® - White Cornbread Mix)
½ (14 ounce) package herb-seasoned stuffing mix (such as Pepperidge Farm® Cubed Herb Seasoned Stuffing)
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite-size pieces
1 (26 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
2 (16 ounce) cartons chicken broth, or as needed
6 eggs, beaten
1 cup melted butter
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
4 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
2 ½ tablespoons cornstarch, or as needed
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a large baking dish or roasting pan. Prepare the cornbread mix according to package directions, bake, and let cool.
  • Remove the cooled cornbread from the pan, and crumble it into a large bowl. Mix in the bread stuffing mix, 1 large onion, 2 stalks of celery, 4 cups of chicken meat, and both cans of condensed soup. Stir in 2 cartons of chicken broth or as needed to moisten the dry ingredients. Stir in the eggs, melted butter, and salt and pepper.
  • Lightly pack the mixture into the prepared pan, and bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • To make gravy, place 2 cups of cooked chicken meat, 1 cup of chopped onion, 1 cup of chopped celery, 4 cups of chicken broth, and the hard-cooked eggs in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the broth has reduced slightly, about 45 minutes. Mix the cornstarch with water to make a paste, and stir into the gravy. Bring back to a simmer, and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over stuffing casserole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 179.9 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 1449.3 mg, Sugar 6 g

Tips for the perfect cornbread dressing:

  • Use fresh ingredients. The fresher the ingredients, the better the dressing will taste.
  • Use a good quality cornbread. The cornbread is the base of the dressing, so it's important to use a good one. Look for a cornbread that is moist and flavorful.
  • Don't overmix the dressing. Overmixing will make the dressing tough.
  • Bake the dressing until it is golden brown. This will ensure that the dressing is cooked through and has a nice crispy crust.
  • Let the dressing rest before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

Cornbread dressing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great addition to any Thanksgiving or Christmas meal. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect cornbread dressing that will be a hit with your family and friends.

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