Mom's Cornbread Dressing

Time :1 hour 15 minutes
Yield :8 servings

Recipe Background

Thanksgiving recipes are passed down for generations, and for good reason: they're too tasty to forget! Mom's Cornbread Dressing combines two of the best Thanksgiving sides—sweet, hearty cornbread and earthy, moist dressing—and transforms it into a singular showcase side! Saturated with savory chicken flavors and Thanksgiving sage, it's a tender accompaniment that brings out the meaty flavors of your main course. Shhh—don't tell mom that we're sharing her recipe!
Thanksgiving recipes are passed down for generations, and for good reason: they're too tasty to forget! Mom's Cornbread Dressing combines two of the best Thanksgiving sides—sweet, hearty cornbread and earthy, moist dressing—and transforms it into a singular showcase side! Saturated with savory chicken flavors and Thanksgiving sage, it's a tender accompaniment that brings out the meaty flavors of your main course. Shhh—don't tell mom that we're sharing her recipe!

Ingredients

  • 1 package dry cornbread mix
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup celery chopped
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons dried sage
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Directions

  • Prepare the dry cornbread mix, following the package instructions. Then cool and crumble the cornbread. Set aside.
  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Once the butter has melted, sauté the onion and celery until softened.
  • In a large bowl, combine the onions, celery, eggs, sage, chicken stock, and 3 cups of the crumbled cornbread, mixing well.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Set the mixture into the prepared baking dish, baking at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.
  • Serve warm!
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