Best 4 My Mothers Cornbread Dressing Recipes

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**A Southern Soul Food Classic: My Mother's Cornbread Dressing Recipe**

In the realm of Southern cuisine, cornbread dressing reigns supreme as a quintessential dish that evokes memories of family gatherings and holiday feasts. This beloved side dish, also known as stuffing, is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring tender cornbread, savory herbs, aromatic vegetables, and a flavorful broth that seeps into every nook and cranny. As a testament to its enduring popularity, this article presents a collection of cornbread dressing recipes, each with its unique twist on this classic dish. From a traditional Southern-style dressing to a vegetarian variation and even a gluten-free option, these recipes cater to diverse dietary preferences and culinary inclinations. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, you'll find a recipe here that will guide you in creating a delectable cornbread dressing that will steal the show at your next gathering.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

MOM'S SAUSAGE AND CORNBREAD DRESSING



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My mom passed this recipe down to me before she passed away. I have had this dressing since I was a child, and to me it is the best I have ever tasted. This recipe is not a quick side dish, it needs time and work for prep and cooking, but is very worth it.

Provided by 4620nellerd

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Sausage Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package of giblets from a turkey, chopped
2 cups water
1 (8.5 ounce) package corn muffin mix (such as Jiffy®)
½ cup milk
5 eggs, divided
2 tablespoons shortening, melted
3 pounds hot Italian sausage
6 cups diced celery, or more to taste
1 large white onion, diced
½ cup diced hot peppers
1 (14 ounce) can turkey broth
1 cup dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons dried sage
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add giblets and boil for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove and discard giblets, reserving water.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
  • Mix corn muffin mix, milk, egg, and shortening together in a bowl. Pour into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add celery, onion, and hot peppers and continue cooking 3 to 5 minutes more. Drain and discard grease. Transfer sausage mixture to a large mixing bowl.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole pan.
  • Add giblet water, turkey broth, bread crumbs, cornbread, remaining eggs, sage, salt, and black pepper to the sausage mixture in the mixing bowl. Mix together well and transfer to the prepared casserole pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until slightly brown on top with darker brown edges, about 45 minutes, checking often. Let cool 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 197.9 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 1461.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

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.

MY MOTHER'S CORNBREAD DRESSING



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My mother's cornbread dressing has always been my favorite. I have yet to find a recipe this easy, or this tasty!

Provided by ShackaShea

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups chopped celery
2 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 tablespoon butter
2 (8 ounce) packages cornbread mix
2 tablespoons sage

Steps:

  • Prepare corn bread as usual.
  • Crumble in a bowl and set aside.
  • In a saucepan, boil celery, onion and butter in enough water to cover - until the onions turn clear and celery is tender.
  • Mix the veggies (with the water) with the corn bread.
  • Add sage to taste ( I use a LOT of sage).
  • Spread into a 13x9 baking dish and cook at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Serve with cranberry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.8, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 6.6, Sodium 882.5, Carbohydrate 60.7, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 18.9, Protein 6.2

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:

  • To achieve the best texture for your cornbread dressing, use a combination of both cornbread cubes and crumbled cornbread. This will provide a mix of textures and flavors.
  • If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • For a more flavorful dressing, use a variety of herbs and spices, such as sage, thyme, rosemary, and black pepper. You can also add chopped celery, onion, and carrots for extra flavor and texture.
  • To prevent the dressing from becoming too dry, add a little bit of chicken broth or turkey stock. You can also add a beaten egg to help bind the ingredients together.
  • Bake the dressing in a covered dish at 350°F for 30-40 minutes, or until it is heated through and the top is golden brown.

Conclusion:

My Mother's Cornbread Dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving or any other special occasion. With its combination of cornbread cubes, crumbled cornbread, herbs, spices, and broth, this dressing is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a delicious and festive side dish, give My Mother's Cornbread Dressing a try.

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