Best 4 Mamas Southern Style Cornbread Dressing Recipes

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A traditional Southern side dish, cornbread dressing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served with roasted chicken, turkey, or ham. Made with cornbread, broth, vegetables, herbs, and spices, this hearty dish is a favorite among many. The perfect Southern-style cornbread dressing should have a moist, yet firm texture and be flavorful without being overpowering. There are many variations of this recipe, so you can customize it to your liking. In this article, we'll provide you with some tips and tricks for making the best mama's Southern-style cornbread dressing.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

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 SOUTHERN CORNBREAD DRESSING



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I grew up on mama's cornbread dressing. I have come across many cornbread dressing recipes; however, this is still the best. This stuffing has cubes of cornbread with the addition of onions, celery, eggs, and stock. It's the perfect Southern souffle!

Provided by Mary Lynne Williams

Time 1h35m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 cups crumbled cornbread
4 cups cubed stale bread
1 cup butter, melted
2 large onions, chopped
1 ½ cups chopped celery
2 cups turkey broth, or as needed
1 ½ cups chopped cooked turkey
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
¼ cup chopped, cooked turkey giblets
4 large hard-cooked eggs, chopped
4 tablespoons self-rising flour
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage, or to taste
2 large bay leaves
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9x13-inch baking dishes.
  • Combine cornbread and stale bread cubes in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and celery and cook until transparent, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour onion mixture over the cornbread mixture. Add turkey broth, chopped turkey, soup, giblets, hard-cooked eggs, and flour. Mix so that all the cornbread is wet. Mix in parsley, sage, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Add beaten eggs. Mixture should be "soupy." Pour mixture evenly into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and set, 1 hour to 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 174 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 850.4 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

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

OLD FASHIONED SOUTHERN CORNBREAD DRESSING



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I have been making this dressing for years. I found it in one of those community recipe cookbooks. You can use your favorite regular cornbread recipe with this (but not sweet cornbread).

Provided by heartnurse2006

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 1/2 cup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups cornbread, crumbled
1/4 cup celery, finely diced
1 small onion, finely diced
1 1/2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup melted margarine
1 egg, well beaten
2 -3 cups chicken broth or 2 -3 cups turkey broth, to moisten
1 teaspoon canola oil

Steps:

  • Saute the onion and celery in the canola oil until soft, melt margarine in same pan.
  • Mix with remaining ingredients except broth in large bowl.
  • Moisten with broth to your taste (I like mine pretty wet, I usually get closer to the 3 cups).
  • Place in a casserole dish or aluminum pan.
  • Bake at 400°F for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a nice crust develops on the top.
  • **May use to stuff a 10 to 14 pound turkey. If stuffing a turkey, add very little broth. It will absorb additional moisture in the turkey. Pack loosely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.2, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 559.9, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 2.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dressing.
  • Don't overmix the dressing. Overmixing will make it tough.
  • Bake the dressing for the correct amount of time. If you underbake it, it will be mushy. If you overbake it, it will be dry.
  • Serve the dressing warm. It's best when it's fresh out of the oven.
  • Experiment with different ingredients. There are many variations on this recipe, so feel free to add your own personal touches.

Conclusion:

Mama's Southern-Style Cornbread Dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a classic Southern comfort food that is sure to please everyone at your table. With its moist, flavorful texture and savory blend of spices, this dressing is a true Southern treasure. So next time you're looking for a delicious and comforting side dish, give Mama's Southern-Style Cornbread Dressing a try. You won't be disappointed!

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