**Grandma's Cornbread Dressing: A Southern Comfort Food Tradition**
In the realm of Southern cuisine, cornbread dressing reigns supreme as a beloved holiday staple. This savory and aromatic dish is a harmonious blend of crumbled cornbread, savory seasonings, and a medley of vegetables, all enveloped in a rich broth. Its origins can be traced back to the resourceful kitchens of the American South, where cooks transformed humble ingredients into hearty and flavorful meals. This comprehensive guide presents a collection of Grandma's cornbread dressing recipes, each with its unique twist on this classic dish. From traditional to vegetarian, gluten-free to vegan, these recipes cater to diverse dietary preferences while staying true to the comforting essence of cornbread dressing. Embark on a culinary journey to discover the perfect recipe for your next family gathering or special occasion.
GRANDMA STANDARD'S CORNBREAD DRESSING
This is a family heirloom recipe passed down from my great grandmother, Ollie Joe Standard, who got it from her mother, and so on and so on. Most people only fix dressing for Thanksgiving or other holidays, but we love this so much we eat it all year round. Hope you all like it, too!
Provided by Chrisie
Categories Side Dish Stuffing and Dressing Recipes Cornbread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Place the cornbread cubes into a large bowl. Set aside until needed.
- Place the chicken breasts in a pot and cover with water. Add salt to taste. Bring to a boil, and cook until the chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Remove the chicken breasts from the pan, reserving at least 2 cups of the chicken broth. When cool enough to handle, remove the skin and debone, discarding the skin and bones.
- Mix the onion, chicken broth, and red pepper with the cornbread; mash the mixture using a hand masher. Season to taste with sage, salt, and black pepper, adding a little at a time. Stir in the chicken. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.7 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Cholesterol 77.4 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 811.5 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
GRANDMA'S CORNBREAD DRESSING
Growing up, we didn't have turkey. We had chicken, chopped and baked in my grandmother's dressing. Now we leave out the chicken and keep the cornbread dressing. -Suzanne Mohme, Bastrop, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs and buttermilk. Pour oil into an 8-in. ovenproof skillet; place skillet in oven 4 minutes., Meanwhile, add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture; stir just until moistened., Carefully tilt and rotate skillet to coat bottom with oil; add batter. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., Reduce oven setting to 350°. For dressing, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat. Coarsely crumble cornbread into skillet; toss to combine. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, condensed soup and seasonings; stir into bread mixture. Stir in broth., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 45-55 minutes or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 969mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
GRANDMA'S CORNBREAD DRESSING RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by marcia505
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sauté celery and onion in butter until soft, and set aside. In a large bowl mix all the ingredients together including the sautéed celery and onion, and mix well. Taste to see if you need to add more broth, salt, butter, or seasonings. Bake in 2 (9x11) greased pans at 325°F for 30 to 40 minutes. Once baked and cooled the dressing can be frozen up to 1 month.
GRANDMA LIZZIE'S CORNBREAD DRESSING
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories side-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9- by 13- by 2-inch baking dish.
- Place the bread cubes on a large baking sheet and toast in the oven until lightly brown, 30 minutes, turning once after 15 minutes. Set aside to cool. Raise the oven temperature to 450 degrees F.
- In a medium skillet, saute the onions in the turkey fat until translucent and softened but not browned, about 5 minutes. In a very large bowl, crumble the Buttermilk Cornbread, toasted bread cubes and cracker crumbs. Add the onions and eggs and toss with a fork until mixed. Add 3 cups of the broth and mix it well, adding more as needed to make a very moist but not soupy dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Bake in the prepared pan until slightly browned, about 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Pour 2 tablespoons of the oil into a well-seasoned 9-inch cast-iron skillet and place over medium-high heat. Put the cornmeal in a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the cornmeal and add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. With a fork, stir in enough of the buttermilk to make a batter that is thick but can be easily poured into the hot skillet. You may not need all 3 cups.
- Carefully pour the batter into the skillet. The oil will come up around the edges. Use the back of a spoon to smooth this over the top of the batter. Continue to heat on the stovetop for 1 minute, and then transfer the skillet to the oven and bake the cornbread until browned on top, about 20 minutes. Immediately turn the cornbread out onto a cooling rack to keep the crust crisp.
GRANDMA'S CORNBREAD DRESSING
This is just plain traditional dressing. No oysters, no nuts, no sausage. Just pure Southern dressing. Posting here so the recipe will be saved for my granddaughter.
Provided by Sandy in Oklahoma
Categories Breads
Time 50m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees . Grease 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish or pan. Melt butter in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add celery and onion; cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
- In large bowl, combine celery mixture, crumbled cornbread, bread pieces, sage and pepper; mix well. Add hot broth and mix well. Taste and add salt and more sage if needed.
- Pour into greased baking dish. Dot top with small pieces of butter. Bake at 450 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Note: Broth made from boiling a baking hen will be best but canned will work.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.5, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 16.2, Sodium 348.8, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.3, Protein 2.5
Tips:
- Use a variety of cornbread, such as white, yellow, or even jalapeño cornbread, to add flavor and texture to the dressing.
- Don't overmix the dressing, as this will make it tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- If you're using a moist cornbread, you may need to add less broth or stock to the dressing. Start with a small amount and add more as needed.
- Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as sage, thyme, or rosemary, to the dressing for extra flavor.
- If you're making the dressing ahead of time, let it cool completely before storing it in the refrigerator. Then, reheat it in a covered dish in a preheated oven until heated through.
Conclusion:
Grandma's Cornbread Dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover cornbread, and it's also a great way to add flavor and texture to your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make this classic dish that your family and friends will love.
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