SAVORY CORNBREAD DRESSING

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Nothing gets the family hanging around like the aroma of this savory dressing baking alongside the turkey. Drizzled with hot gravy, it tastes even better than it smells. -Norma Poole, Auburndale, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings (9 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups chopped celery
1-1/4 cups chopped onions
10 tablespoons butter
7-1/2 cups coarsely crumbled cornbread
2-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
4 teaspoons rubbed sage
4 teaspoons poultry seasoning
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/3 cups chicken broth

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute celery and onions in butter until tender; transfer to a large bowl. Add the cornbread, bread crumbs, sage and poultry seasoning. Combine eggs and broth; add to cornbread mixture, stirring gently to mix., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 325° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 165° and stuffing is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 683mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.