Best 6 Mamaws Cornbread Dressing Recipes

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In the realm of Southern comfort food, Mamaw's Cornbread Dressing reigns supreme. This classic dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring tender cornbread cubes, savory sausage, and a medley of aromatic herbs and spices. Whether you're preparing it for a special occasion or a cozy family dinner, this recipe is sure to become a cherished tradition.

But what makes Mamaw's Cornbread Dressing truly exceptional? It's all in the details. From the carefully selected ingredients to the meticulous cooking process, every step is taken to ensure that each bite is bursting with flavor. The cornbread, made from scratch with fresh cornmeal, lends a slightly sweet and nutty flavor to the dressing. And the sausage, a combination of ground pork and beef, adds a savory richness that perfectly complements the cornbread.

But it's the secret blend of herbs and spices that truly elevates this dish. Sage, thyme, rosemary, and a hint of cayenne pepper dance together on the palate, creating a flavor profile that is both comforting and exciting. And let's not forget the homemade chicken broth, which infuses the dressing with a deep, savory flavor that brings all the ingredients together in perfect harmony.

So, whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, Mamaw's Cornbread Dressing is a recipe that you won't want to miss. With its simple yet masterful combination of flavors and textures, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your table for generations to come.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SOUTHERN CORNBREAD DRESSING



Southern Cornbread Dressing image

Nothing says "welcome home" like the aroma of a fresh baked Southern Cornbread Dressing. In the South you can guarantee there will be dressing on the table (no stuffing down here!) and one of the most popular dressings is cornbread. We've developed a special Cornbread Crumble recipe specifically for this Southern Cornbread Dressing. Our cornbread is a little-bit sweet, but it blends perfectly with the celery, onions, and sage.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Categories     Thanksgiving Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield Serves 14 to 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter
3 cups diced celery
2 cups diced sweet onions
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh sage
Cornbread Crumbles
3 cups soft, fresh breadcrumbs
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
7 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add celery and onions, and sauté 5 to 6 minutes or until onions are tender. Stir in sage, and sauté 1 minute.
  • Stir together Cornbread Crumbles and breadcrumbs in a large bowl. Stir in eggs, next 2 ingredients, and celery mixture, stirring until blended. Divide cornbread mixture between 1 lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish and 1 lightly greased 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Bake at 400° for 45 to 55 minutes or until set and golden brown.

MOMMA'S CORNBREAD DRESSING



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A pure country, Texas-style cornbread dressing.

Provided by Sherry Wisdom

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

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (16 ounce) packages dry corn bread mix
1 onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bunch celery, chopped
6 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 cups turkey stock
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare cornbread according to directions on package. Cool and crumble. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the crumbled corn bread, onion, garlic, celery and eggs. Gently stir. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and sage.
  • Add the chicken and turkey broth 1 cup at a time until the cornbread becomes moist but not wet.
  • Place stuffing into a Dutch oven or loosely pack into a turkey. Bake for 1 hour or until stuffing reaches a temperature of 175 degrees F (80 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520 calories, Carbohydrate 79.4 g, Cholesterol 164.4 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 2463.6 mg, Sugar 14.7 g

MAMA'S CORNBREAD DRESSING



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This is a double recipe, because once we were all married and brought our own families to my parents' for Christmas dinner, there could be 15+ people there. This is the only dressing my brother will touch, so we just had to preserve the recipe. It's really very simple, not much homemade, but full of nostalgic flavor.

Provided by Susan Feliciano

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 14-oz packages pepperidge farm cornbread dressing
1 envelope lipton onion soup mix
1 qt chicken stock

Steps:

  • 1. Bring chicken stock and Lipton onion soup mix to a boil. Put the cornbread dressing into a large bowl. Pour the heated stock over the dressing, and combine well.
  • 2. Place dressing in a large baking dish and bake at 350 degrees until hot (15-20 minutes). May cover with foil to keep from drying out. If too dry, add more chicken stock.
  • 3. Mama never stuffed her turkey - we just ate the dressing on the side with lots of gravy. You could use any turkey stock you may have for this dressing, but she always saved her turkey stock to make the turkey gravy.

MAMA'S SOUTHERN STYLE CORNBREAD DRESSING



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This was something I always looked forward to during the holidays. I don't know why Mama only made it, then! I've broken that tradition by making it anytime I get hungry for it. However, when it's stuffed inside of the turkey, it's even better! I hope you enjoy! :)

Provided by Irishcolleen

Categories     Christmas

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Mexican cornbread mix
3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, diced (about half of a large onion)
3 stalks celery, diced
1 medium bell pepper, diced
1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced (optional)
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 slices toast
1 chicken breast, baked and shredded
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3 -4 cups chicken or 3 -4 cups turkey broth
poultry seasoning and cayenne pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare cornbread as package directs. I use a Mexican Cornbread mix. Don't use one that contains sugar.
  • When your cornbread has cooled, break it and the toast into a large bowl.
  • Sauté onions, celery, and green bell pepper, optional red bell pepper, and garlic in butter until onions are transparent.
  • Add the shredded chicken and the sautéed veggies into the cornbread mixture. Use your hands to really mix it up.
  • Add poultry seasoning and cayenne pepper, mixing well.
  • Add in the broth a little at a time. Add in just enough to make it thick and somewhat soupy. Mix, well.
  • Give it a taste. It should taste exactly the way you want your dressing to taste. If it needs more spices add them here.
  • When you are content with the taste, stir in the eggs.
  • Pour into a buttered 9 X 13 casserole dish.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.4, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 61.9, Sodium 124.4, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.4, Protein 5.9

MAW MAW'S THANKSGIVING DRESSING



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This was my Maw Maw's recipe for homemade dressing. It is the best!!! My family has been using this particular dressing recipe for years!

Provided by Kim D.

Categories     Kid Friendly

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups day-old breadcrumbs
4 cups crumbled cornbread
4 cups crumbled biscuits
1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons sage
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup melted butter
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 -4 cups chicken broth (or more if needed)

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350F.
  • In a very large mixing bowl, combine bread crumbs, crumbled cornbread, crumbled biscuits, yellow onions, celery, green onions, fresh parsley, sage, salt and pepper.
  • Toss well.
  • Add melted butter and eggs; mix.
  • Add chicken broth, a little at a time, mixing lightly, but well.
  • Add enough broth to make mixture extra moist.
  • Place mixture into a well-greased baking dish.
  • Bake about 45 minutes or until top is golden brown.
  • ~NOTE~This can be made ahead of time by mixing everything together, placing it in the well-greased baking dish, covering with foil, and refrigerating.
  • To bake, remove from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  • Then, remove foil and bake for about 45 minutes.

MOM'S CORNBREAD DRESSING



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This is my mom's recipe. We all love this dressing and everyone asks for the recipe when we serve it.

Provided by Nicole Brummett

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 lg. pan

Number Of Ingredients 8

pre-made cornbread, crumbled up (1 pan, any way you like to make it)
1 1/2 cups finely chopped celery
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
3 eggs, beaten
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth (1-2 cans)
salt
pepper
ground sage

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Mix cornbread, celery, onion, eggs and 1 can of broth together.
  • Add salt, pepper and sage to taste.
  • Bake at 350° for 30-45 minutes or until done.
  • Half way through cooking check moisture; slowly add other can of broth if needed.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cornbread for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have fresh cornbread, you can use a store-bought mix or frozen cornbread.
  • Be sure to crumble the cornbread into small pieces before mixing it with the other ingredients.
  • Don't overmix the dressing, or it will become too dense.
  • Add more broth or water if the dressing is too dry.
  • Bake the dressing in a covered dish for the first 30 minutes to prevent it from drying out.
  • Uncover the dish for the last 15 minutes of baking to allow the top to brown.
  • Serve the dressing hot with your favorite Thanksgiving dishes.

Conclusion:

Mamaw's cornbread dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving or any other special occasion. With its simple ingredients and classic flavor, this dressing is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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