Crackling cornbread dressing is a Southern delicacy that is perfect for any occasion. It is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, making it a great way to use up leftovers. The key to making the best crackling cornbread dressing is to use high-quality ingredients and to cook it slowly and carefully. With a little time and effort, you can create a delicious and memorable dish that everyone will love.
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GRANDMA'S CORN BREAD DRESSING
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
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
CRACKLING CORN BREAD
This recipe came to The Times in 2010, part of a Pete Wells's Cooking With Dexter column about Laura Ingalls Wilder. "She also described cooking and eating as attentively and movingly as any author I know," he wrote of the "Little House on the Prairie" writer. Inspired, he bought a copy of "The Little House Cookbook," by Barbara M. Walker, whose recipe for cracklings relies on just pork fat and an optional seasoning. He incorporates cracklings into this corn bread, but cooked bacon is also a worthy substitute for that porky flavor.
Provided by Pete Wells
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 25m
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Put the butter or bacon grease in an 8- or 9-inch cast-iron skillet and set over a medium-low flame. Heat until the bubbling subsides.
- Meanwhile, combine the dry ingredients in a bowl and gradually stir in the buttermilk. Add the eggs and cracklings or bacon. Stir in the melted butter or grease and pour the batter into the hot skillet. Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool 15 minutes, then invert over a plate or cooling rack. Serve warm. The cracklings respond especially well if the corn bread is toasted the next day.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 242, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 357 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CRACKLIN' CORNBREAD
Cornbread is almost a religion in the South. I've developed this recipe over the years. It's for a unique style called "cracklin' cornbread," which is a cornbread where any sort of ham or bacon, or even sausage, is cooked until the fat is rendered and the crispy cooked pork is put into cornbread.
Provided by Sean Brock
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Heat a cast-iron skillet over low heat until warmed through. Meanwhile, grind or cut the bacon into a small dice. Spread over pan evenly. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently so that it doesn't burn, until the fat is rendered and the bits of bacon are crispy, 4-5 minutes. Drain the bacon in a strainer, reserving the fat to use in the recipe. (You will need 5 tablespoons.) Place skillet into the preheated oven to heat.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and salt. Slowly whisk in 3 tablespoons of the bacon fat. In a separate bowl, combine the cornmeal, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and bacon bits. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, just to combine.
- Move the skillet from the oven to the stove, placing it over low heat to keep it hot. Add 2 tablespoons of the reserved bacon fat to the skillet and swirl to coat the bottom. Pour the batter into the center of the skillet, distributing it evenly. It should sizzle. Cook on the stove over medium heat until the edge is golden and pulling away from the pan, 1-2 minutes.
- Bake the cornbread until a toothpick placed in the center comes away clean, about 20-30 minutes. Optional: Rub a bit of lard on top of the finished cornbread and broil until golden and sizzling (less than one minute).
- Serve in the skillet or flip out of the pan onto a plate. Slice into wedges and serve hot.
CORNBREAD DRESSING
Cornbread dressing is a staple of the Southern Thanksgiving celebration. I make mine with the holy trinity (green peppers, onions and celery) and lots of fresh sage and thyme. While most dressing recipes call for the bread to be toasted, here it just needs to be at room temperature. However, if you would like to start with day-old bread, that works too!
Provided by Eddie Jackson
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- For the dressing: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Put the crumbled cornbread in a large bowl and set aside.
- Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, green pepper, celery, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the giblets, sage and thyme until just heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to the large bowl, add the eggs and fold into the cornbread until well combined. Wipe the skillet clean and set aside.
- Add 1/4 cup of the stock at a time to the bowl and fold after each addition until the mixture looks like batter (1 1/2 cups stock should be plenty). Transfer the dressing to the skillet and dot the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Bake until the eggs are cooked through and the top is golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the gravy: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Slowly pour in the stock, whisking constantly, until well combined. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the flour taste is gone and the gravy has thickened, about 15 minutes. Fold the giblets, egg and heavy cream into the gravy. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Serve alongside the dressing.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a 10-inch cast-iron skillet with cooking spray.
- Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl until combined.
- Whisk the buttermilk, melted butter, eggs and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Fold in the cornmeal mixture until just combined (it should be a bit lumpy).
- Transfer the batter to the prepared skillet and dot the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Bake until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 22 to 25 minutes. Let cool in the skillet for 10 minutes, then invert the bread onto a rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
BEST CRACKLING CORNBREAD
This recipe was my Grandmothers which I got from my mother. I added to it and made what I think is the best tasting cornbread that has ever been (just my opinion). I have made this for my family for years and also have used this same recipe to make 500 little 1 oz muffins that we use in Chili cookoffs as well as in Brunswick Stew cookoffs. This recipe is for a batch that will make a large 10" cast Iron skillet of cornbread or will make about 5 dozen of the 1oz muffins. Hope you enjoy. Mr. "T"
Provided by Mr. quotTquot
Categories Breads
Time 45m
Yield 60 1-oz muffins, 8-60 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.,.
- Grease frying pan or spray muffin tins with pam.
- Chop the onion into 1/8" - 1/4" cubes or pieces.
- Seed the jalapenos and chop into 1/8" pieces.
- Cut the cheese into 1/8" - 1/4" cubes or pieces.
- In large mixing bowl add 2 cups cornmeal.
- In small mixing bowl add 1 egg and beat, add buttermilk and mix well.
- Add egg & buttermilk mixture to cornmeal and mix well.
- Add the onions, jalapenos, cheese to the cornmeal and mix well.
- Add the cracklins to the cornmeal mixture and mix well.
- If the mixture is to thick add the reserved corn liquid and mix well.
- Fill the frying pan or the corn muffin tins and bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minute or untill golden brown. Enjoy.
CORNBREAD DRESSING
Stuffing is commonly known as dressing in the South, where it is frequently made with buttermilk cornbread, another regional specialty.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Yield Serves 8 to 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt butter in a large saute pan. Add onions, garlic, and celery; cook over medium heat until just tender, about 8 minutes.
- Crumble the cornbread into a large bowl, and add the onion mixture, parsley, thyme, oregano, eggs, chicken stock, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Transfer mixture to a buttered 2-quart casserole or large ovenproof skillet, and bake until golden on top and cooked through, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven, and serve hot.
CRACKLING CORNBREAD
This cornbread has crushed fried pork rinds in it. Haven't tried it. Just sounded interesting so I'm posting here to try in the future.
Provided by mailbelle
Categories Breads
Time 45m
Yield 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Grease 8x8 inch sqare baking pan. In a large bowl, stir together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another large bowl, beat together the milk, eggs, and butter. Add the cornmeal-flour mixture and stir until just combined. Stir in the pork rinds.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in the pan and cut into 9 squares.
CRACKLIN' CORNBREAD
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Sift dry ingredients into a mixing bowl and stir to combine. Add milk and stir to combine. Fold in cracklins. Form batter into oblong cakes the size you desire and then roll in shortening. Bake in a greased baking dish for 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
CRACKLING CORN BREAD DRESSING
Categories Side Bake Thanksgiving Stuffing/Dressing Bacon Pecan Celery Fall Sage Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Sauté bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels; drain. Reserve 1/4 cup drippings; brush 13x9x2-inch baking dish with some remaining bacon drippings (or melted butter, if needed).
- Crumble corn bread into large bowl. Mix in celery, onion, pecans, sage, and reserved 1/4 cup bacon drippings and bacon. Season with pepper. Beat eggs and broth in medium bowl to blend; stir into dressing mixture. Transfer dressing to prepared dish. Bake dressing until cooked through and golden, about 35 minutes.
CRACKLING CORNBREAD
Great comfort food, good with just a glass of milk, enjoy
Provided by RSTANZA
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Cornbread Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Stir together the cornmeal, salt, and baking soda in a bowl; set aside. Place the shortening into a 9 inch cast iron skillet, and place into the oven until the skillet is hot and the shortening has melted.
- Bring some water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the pork cracklings and boil until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Once tender, drain, and reserve. Meanwhile, beat the egg in a bowl along with the jalapeno pepper and buttermilk; stir in the cracklings. Stir in the cornmeal mixture until moistened, then pour the batter into the preheated skillet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the top of the cornbread is brown, and it feels firm to the touch, 30 to 40 minutes. Turn out onto a serving plate and cut into wedges; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 52.8 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 1288.5 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
CORNBREAD DRESSING
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
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
RICH CORNBREAD DRESSING
This luxurious Thanksgiving dressing is almost a bread pudding, with cornbread, eggs, celery, onion, a pint of oysters and lots of butter and heavy cream. If the oysters prove to be too controversial for your family, simply leave them out.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories casseroles, stuffing and dressing, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees, and butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Melt remaining butter. In a large bowl, combine cornbread, white bread, onion, celery, sage, salt and pepper to taste. Toss until well mixed. Add melted butter, eggs, cream and 1 1/2 cups broth. Toss in oysters, if using. Mix lightly but well; mixture should be very moist.
- Turn mixture into prepared dish. If mixture seems dry around edges, drizzle on remaining broth. Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour, until firm and browned on top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 581, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 858 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 1 gram
CRACKLING CORN BREAD
Categories Bread Bake Thanksgiving Cornmeal Fall Bon Appétit
Yield Makes one 10-inch-diameter corn bread
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Sauté chopped bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until brown and crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels; drain. Reserve 6 tablespoons drippings from skillet. Brush 10-inch-diameter ovenproof skillet with 2 tablespoons reserved drippings. Place skillet in oven to heat.Whisk cornmeal, salt, baking soda and baking powder in medium bowl to blend. Add buttermilk, egg and remaining 4 tablespoons reserved drippings. Whisk until just blended; mix in sautéed bacon. Pour batter into hot skillet. Bake corn bread until firm to touch and golden, about 25 minutes. Turn corn bread out onto rack and cool. (Corn bread can be prepared 1 day ahead. Wrap in foil; store at room temperature.)
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.
CORN-BREAD DRESSING
Provided by Craig Claiborne
Categories casseroles, side dish
Time 50m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Put the corn bread and white bread into a mixing bowl.
- Melt the butter in a heavy skillet and add the scallions, celery, onion and green pepper. Cook, briefly, stirring until onion is wilted. Add this to the mixing bowl and add the parsley, poultry seasoning and broth and blend thoroughly. Pour and scrape the dressing into a deep skillet and bake 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 153, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 409 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips for Making Crackling Cornbread Dressing:
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This includes using fresh cornbread, vegetables, and herbs.
- Don't overcook the cornbread dressing. It should be cooked until it is just set in the center.
- Use a variety of textures in the dressing. This will make it more interesting to eat. For example, you could use a combination of soft cornbread, crispy bacon, and crunchy vegetables.
- Season the dressing to your taste. You can use a variety of herbs and spices to flavor the dressing. Some popular options include sage, thyme, rosemary, and black pepper.
- Serve the dressing warm. This will help to bring out the flavors of the ingredients.
Conclusion:
Crackling cornbread dressing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover cornbread, and it is also a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. With its crispy texture and flavorful ingredients, crackling cornbread dressing is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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