Best 11 My Mothers Cornbread Dressing Recipes

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Infused with flavors of cornbread, broth, and an array of spices, my mother's cornbread dressing is a culinary masterpiece that has graced our family table for generations. Its aroma, capable of captivating the entire house, beckons loved ones to gather around the dining table in anticipation of a feast. As the centerpiece of our holiday meals, it is a dish that epitomizes the warmth and comfort of family traditions. With every bite, it evokes memories of laughter, shared stories, and the joy of being together. Whether you are a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, I invite you to embark on this delectable adventure. Let us revisit my mother's treasured recipe, uncovering the secrets that make this dish so extraordinary.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

GRANDMA'S CORN BREAD DRESSING



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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

1 (16 ounce) package dry corn bread mix
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup chopped celery
1 small onion
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons dried sage
salt and pepper to taste

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'S CORNBREAD DRESSING



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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

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup canola oil
DRESSING:
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 large eggs
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
3 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chicken broth

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.

CORNBREAD DRESSING BY MOM RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by clawson

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pans yellow cornbread
1 dozen boiled eggs
1 chopped onion
3 - 4 stalks chopped celery
poultry seasoning, sage and thyme to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix with broth from turkey or hen (Boil poultry in water with salt, pepper, onions, celery to make broth. Save rest of broth for Giblet Gravy. Bake at 350 degrees until browned and most of broth has been absorbed. Giblet Gravy: Boil together broth, two boiled eggs and chopped giblets, until giblets are done. I usually boil for about an hour to make sure it is really done. Thicken with flour paste. OR: GIBLET GRAVY 1 pack Gizzards 1 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Pepper 1 Celery Stalk (diced) 1 small Sweet Vidalia Onion 1 quart Water 4 Eggs 1 cup Half and Half 3 Chicken Bouillons 2 Smoked Turkey Necks 1 Clove Garlic (diced) 1/2 cup Butter 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Salt and Pepper In a large pot, boil Water, add Eggs and Turkey Necks. Sauté Onions, Celery, Garlic and Gizzards in Butter. Remove Eggs and Turkey Necks and add sautéed Giblets and Veggies. Add Salt and Pepper to taste, add Bouillon, pull turkey and add Half and Half and bring to a boil. Combine Butter and Flour and cook until it starts to brown, add to Gravy. Add diced Egg and cook on low until thick. Adjust seasoning.

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

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

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.

EMAW'S CORNBREAD DRESSING



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This is my mother's dressing recipe, finally captured on paper, lol. We use her cornbread recipe to make this as the pre-made mixes are very sweet and affect the taste of the dressing in a really not so good way.

Provided by riffraff

Categories     Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups celery, large dice
1 cup onion, large dice
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/2 tablespoon black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons sage
9 cups cornbread, crumbled
8 -9 cups of super hot chicken broth or 8 -9 cups turkey broth, I use homemade
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix all the ingredients except stock.
  • Pour hot stock over everything and mix well.
  • Pour into a large casserole or roasting pan.
  • I use a 12 x 14 x 6 pan.
  • Bake for at least one hour, depending on the size pan you use, you may have to bake an additional half hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.6, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 792.4, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.9, Protein 5.4

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

MOTHER'S CORNBREAD



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Make and share this Mother's Cornbread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jacqueline in KY

Categories     Breads

Time 35m

Yield 1 pone, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs
1 cup cornmeal (not self-rising)
1/2 cup flour (not self-rising)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon bacon grease

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together with the exception of the bacon grease.
  • Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • While oven is preheating, melt the bacon grease in your cast iron skillet and swirl around to help keep cornbread from sticking.
  • Add grease to cornbread, pour into skillet and bake at 450 degrees for 30 minutes or until Golden Brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.3, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 44, Sodium 333.5, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 3.3

MOMMA'S OLD FASHIONED CORNBREAD DRESSING



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This is the best dressing I have ever had. My Mother has made it for years and it came from her Mother. I now prepare the same dressing for my Mother and family for Thanksgiving every year. Tips for making this dressing is to bake the cornbread, toast, crackers and rice the day before. Crumble all these ingredients in large bowl, cover and refrigerate over night. You can also dice up the carrots, onions and celery to store over night too.

Provided by cindyb1026

Categories     Christmas

Time 1h25m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 cups cornbread
4 cups dried bread
2 cups saltine crackers
1 cup cooked rice
1 cup raw carrot
1 cup yellow onion
1 cup celery
4 -5 cups turkey broth or 4 -5 cups chicken broth
sage
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Cook carrots, onions and celery in 1 tablespoon of butter with chicken or turkey broth until they become tender, about 15 minutes on medium-high heat.
  • Crumble the cornbread, crackers and toasted bread in large bowl.
  • Add the rice cooked or instant rice.
  • Preheat over to 375 degrees.
  • Do not drain the broth from the vegetables, as you will not pour it all into the dry mixture.
  • Add broth to become very moist.
  • Add salt, pepper and sage to taste. I usually use 5 - 6 tablespoons sage to mine.
  • Put in lightly greased cooking pan and cover with foil. Be sure to poke a few holes in the foil before placing into over.
  • Let bake for about 30 minutes before you remove the foil. Then bake another 10 - 15 minutes to brown a little.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.3, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 757.6, Carbohydrate 76.6, Fiber 4, Sugar 6.7, Protein 10.9

Tips:

  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Opt for fresh vegetables like celery, onions, and carrots for the best flavor.
  • Choose the Right Cornbread: Use a slightly stale cornbread for a better texture and flavor.
  • Sauté the Vegetables: Sautéing the vegetables before adding them to the dressing enhances their flavor.
  • Use a Combination of Herbs: Incorporate a variety of herbs like sage, thyme, and rosemary for a flavorful dressing.
  • Don't Overmix the Dressing: Mix the ingredients gently to avoid a mushy texture.
  • Bake Until Golden Brown: Bake the dressing until it's golden brown and crispy on top.

Conclusion:

My Mother's Cornbread Dressing is a Southern classic that combines the flavors of cornbread, vegetables, herbs, and spices into a delectable side dish. Using fresh ingredients, sautéing the vegetables, and incorporating a blend of herbs elevates this dressing to a new level of deliciousness. Whether you're serving it at Thanksgiving dinner or enjoying it as a comforting meal on a chilly day, this cornbread dressing is sure to delight your taste buds. So preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more. Happy cooking!

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