I bake this roughly 12 times a year and folks say it’s the best thing I make!
Mama’s Cornbread Dressing Recipe is a cherished Southern tradition, bringing warmth and flavor to festive gatherings. This article guides you through the process, ensuring your dressing becomes a highlight of every meal.
Ingredients:
| INGREDIENTS | QUANTITY |
|---|---|
| Dry Corn Bread Mix | 32 ounces |
| Melted Butter | 1/2 cup |
| Hard-Boiled Eggs | 6 |
| Diced Onion | 1 |
| Minced Garlic | 1 clove |
| Diced Celery | 1 |
| Rubbed Sage | 1 teaspoon |
| Chicken Broth | 28 ounces |
| Turkey Stock | 2 cups |
| Salt | To taste |
| Pepper | To taste |
Instructions:
- Sauté Celery and Onion:
- In a pan, sauté diced celery and onion until tender and translucent.
- Prepare Cornbread:
- Follow the package instructions to prepare the cornbread mix.
- Allow it to cool and then crumble it into a large mixing bowl.
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine Ingredients:
- In the large mixing bowl with crumbled cornbread, add sautéed celery and onion.
- Mix in melted butter and chopped hard-boiled eggs. Gently combine the ingredients.
- Seasoning:
- Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and rubbed sage. Ensure even distribution.
- Gradual Broth Addition:
- Gradually add chicken and turkey broth, one cup at a time.
- Mix gently until the mixture is moist but not overly wet.
- Transfer to Baking Dish:
- Transfer the dressing mixture to a Dutch oven or the turkey cavity for baking.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour or until the stuffing reaches an internal temperature of 175°F (80°C).
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Once baked to perfection, serve Mama’s Cornbread Dressing hot and enjoy the delicious flavors.
