BETTER THAN AUNT PATTI'S CORNBREAD DRESSING

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My Aunt Patti has been the designated cornbread dressing maker in my family for as long as I can remember. I was unable to attend Thanksgiving at her home this year so I set out on a mission to make my own dressing... it is my favorite dish at our holiday meals. I'm very proud of this recipe. It has turned out great. Aunt Patti would be heartbroken, however. So unfortunately, I'm gonna have to keep this a secret from my family. But I am thrilled to share this recipe with you. But please don't tell Aunt Patti.

Provided by Pot Scrubber

Categories     Christmas

Time 1h

Yield 1 9x13 casserole, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine
1 cup celery, chopped fine
1/2 cup onion, chopped
6 cups crumbled cornbread (Two packages of Martha White or Gladiola yellow cornbread mix )
2 teaspoons dried sage or 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Cook cornbread according to package directions. Cook for the minimum time and don't let cornbread brown as much as you normally would. Cut it up into pieces and after cool enough to handle then crumble it up leaving no large chunks and transfer to a very large mixing bowl. (I use the bowl from my Kitchen Aid).
  • In a microwaveable bowl (I use my four cup Pyrex measuring cup) put in your onion and celery and 1 cup of water. Microwave for 5-8 minutes until celery and onion are soft depending on how finely you sliced them. (keep the vegetable broth! it adds a of flavor!) Drop in the butter and let melt.
  • Combine all ingredients in the mixing bowl and mix well until cornbread has absorbed most of the liquids. It will be a little soupy but don't worry about it. Pour into a sprayed 9x13 casserole dish and bake at 425 for 30 minutes.
  • The center might still be a little wiggly but that is ok. It will set up nicely as it cools.
  • I cook in glass Pyrex cookware so if you are using a dark metal 9x13 casserole pan the cooking time might need to be less. I really don't know. Sorry.

Rose Gaye
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I love that this recipe uses fresh cornbread. It makes the dressing so moist and flavorful.


Adri√°n Herrera
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This dressing is so good, I could eat it every day!


Rahim Baloch
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I've made this dressing several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.


Rana Fahad
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I made this dressing for Christmas dinner and it was a big hit with my family.


Rifat Saurabh
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This dressing is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's absolutely delicious.


Md jeyolok
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the dressing turned out great.


Arianna Contreras
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I made this dressing for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about it.


Usman Kedr
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This dressing is so moist and flavorful. I love the addition of the sausage and apples.


Parash Dangi
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I've tried many cornbread dressing recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's simply delicious.


MADE IN 1947
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I made this dressing for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Brandi Lee
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I love that this recipe uses fresh herbs. It really gives the dressing a bright, flavorful taste.


miss nela
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.


Hussaini Tukur
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I'm not a huge fan of cornbread, but this dressing was surprisingly good. It was moist and flavorful, and the cornbread gave it a nice texture.


Ela Khemiri
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This dressing is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it reheats well.


Red bangla29
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!


LEO Gallegos
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This cornbread dressing is a game-changer! It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of crunch. I'll never make it any other way again.