GRANNY'S SOUTHERN CORNBREAD DRESSING

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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

2 cups cornmeal (White Lily the best)
1 cup self rising flour (again White Lily is best)
1/3 cup oil
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup milk (more if needed)
2 eggs
4 slices bread, toasted and torn into small pieces
1 teaspoon dried sage (to taste)
1 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
3 cups hot chicken broth (more if needed)
1 tablespoon salt (to taste)
1/3 cup butter, melted

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

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