If you are a fan of classic Southern cuisine, you know that granny's cornbread dressing is a must-have at any holiday or family gathering. This dish brings together the flavors of sweet cornbread, savory herbs, and juicy sausage, all combined in a casserole or roasting pan and baked to golden perfection. It is a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. With so many variations on this recipe, finding the perfect one can be a challenge, but with a bit of guidance, you can create a cornbread dressing that will become a family favorite. Read on for tips on selecting the right ingredients and step-by-step instructions for making granny's cornbread dressing that will leave you craving more.
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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
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 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'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.
GRANNY'S SOUTHERN CORNBREAD DRESSING
This is how the last 5 generations of our family have made cornbread dressing. Surprised not to see this on Zar. So here is my family recipe. I was always the official taste tester. Before it went into the oven my mom would give me a bowl of it. I would tell her what seasonings needed adjusting. It became a ritual. LOL The cornbread is baked with the onion and celery in it. Really makes a difference to taste.
Provided by debbies dishes
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees .
- Make cornbread by mixing cornmeal, flour, oil, eggs, buttermilk and milk.
- Stir until well blended. Stir in celery and onion.
- If the batter is too thick, add more milk. (should be pourable).
- Pour into greased hot iron skillet (if you have one, if not get one, they aren't expensive and you can get them at Wal Mart. I have one I use just for cornbread!).
- Bake for 30 minutes or until top is light brown.
- When done and cooled down a bit. Crumble into a large bowl.
- Add bread pieces, butter and seasonings. Mix well.
- Start adding chicken or turkey broth, stirring and adding more broth as needed. (important: add broth until you think it is just right, then add more. It will soak up and dry out in the oven).
- Adjust seasoning to taste. (appoint someone special).
- Pour into a grease 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish or pan.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with gravy.
- Note: Broth made from boiling a hen will be best but canned will work.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.5, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 63, Sodium 1265.5, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.6, Protein 8.6
GRANNY'S CORNBREAD DRESSING
My precious mother didn't have a written recipe for her cornbread dressing.... so, after a few attempts to get it right, I think I am pretty close. She always made the most wonderful chicken and dressing every Thanksgiving of my life, until 1985. Sadly, she passed away on Thanksgiving day 1985 . Our family still gathers to celebrate her life and all that we are thankful for. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we have.
Provided by Carols Kitchen
Categories Thanksgiving
Time 45m
Yield 30-35 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook and crumble cornbread and biscuits 2 days ahead and allow to dry out.
- Boil and chop 6 eggs.
- Saute chopped onion and chopped celery in butter until clear.
- (you can boil and chop the eggs and sauté onion and celery the day before serving).
- In extra-large bowl mix everything together (except cornbread & biscuits).
- Mix well and stir in crumbled cornbread and biscuits.
- Butter 2 9 x 13 roasting pans. Bake at 375 for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Serves 30-35.
- I like to cook until the sides are brown and crusty, so, depending on your oven you may want to bake for 15 -20 minutes longer.
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
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.
- To make the dressing moist, add some chicken broth or milk.
- Season the dressing to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices.
- Bake the dressing in a preheated oven until it is golden brown and heated through.
- Serve the dressing hot with your favorite Thanksgiving dishes.
Conclusion:
Cornbread dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving dinner. With its simple ingredients and classic flavor, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a side dish that is both tasty and easy to make, give cornbread dressing a try.
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