Best Sage Cornbread Recipes

MAPLE-ROASTED TURKEY WITH SAGE, SMOKED BACON, AND CORNBREAD STUFFING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and remove the top rack.
• Combine the butter and sage in a mixing bowl, mash with a fork or spoon until the sage is well incorporated and the butter has flecks of green in it; season with salt and pepper.
• In a saute pan, melt 4 tablespoons of the sage butter, add the onions, cook and stir for 15 minutes until soft and golden. Remove from heat. Put the cornbread in a large mixing bowl and scrape the sauteed onion mixture on top. Add the egg, heavy cream, and just enough chicken stock to moisten the stuffing without making it soggy (about 1/2 cup.) Toss well to combine, season with salt and pepper.
• Remove the neck and gizzards from the inside of the turkey and discard. Rinse the bird thoroughly inside and out with cold water, pat dry. Sprinkle the cavity and skin liberally with salt and pepper. Using your fingers, gently lift the skin from the breast and legs, and slip pieces of the sage butter underneath; massaging it in as you go. Fill the bird with the cornbread stuffing without packing too tightly; cook the remaining stuffing separately in a buttered baking dish. Truss the turkey; place it on a rack in a large roasting pan, and put into the oven.
• Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, whisk together the maple syrup and hot water to thin the glaze out a bit; use this to baste the turkey every 30 minutes. The turkey should take about 3 hours to cook (i.e. 15 to 20 minutes per pound.) If the legs or breast brown too quickly, cover with foil. About 2 hours into cooking, shingle the strips of bacon oven the turkey breast to cover; continue to roast and baste for another hour or so. The turkey is done when an instant-read thermometer inserted into the meatiest part of the thigh registers 170 degrees F (the thigh juices will also run clear when pricked with a knife.) Transfer the turkey to a cutting board and let rest for 20 minutes before carving, so the juices can settle back into the meat.
• Skim off the excess fat from the pan drippings with a spoon and place the roasting pan over 2 burners set on medium-high heat. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up brown bits stuck to bottom of pan. Whisk the flour into the drippings, stirring as it thickens to prevent lumps. Add the remaining chicken stock and bring to a simmer; season with salt and pepper and hit it with a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavor. Simmer for 5 minutes and then strain to remove any particles. Serve the gravy with the maple-roasted turkey and cornbread stuffing.

APPLE SAGE CORNBREAD-STUFFED PORK CHOPS FOR TWO

Steps:

• Slice into the pork chops horizontally, but not all the way through. (You're essentially butterflying the pork chops and giving them a little pouch.) Set aside.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat up 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the garlic and onion and saute until fragrant and softened, about 3 minutes. Add the apple, carrots and celery and cook until softened, 7 to 10 minutes.
• Add in the cornbread, chicken broth and sage leaves, and stir to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the filling cool for 10 minutes.
• Carefully spoon the filling into the pork chops. If they become full and you can no longer stuff anymore, that's ok-save the filling to eat on the side. Use toothpicks to secure the chops shut. If the toothpicks poke out, use scissors to trim them flush to the pork chops.
• In the same skillet you used earlier, heat up the remaining tablespoon olive oil. Sear the pork chops, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Turn the heat down to medium and continue cooking, flipping occasionally, until the pork chops have cooked through completely, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm with the additional cornbread stuffing!

CORNBREAD DRESSING (SOUTHERN W/SAGE, AKA HOLY GRAIL DRESSING)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350º.
• Melt margarine in skillet & saute onion & celery.
• Add salt, pepper, sage, thyme, & poultry seasoning to the cooked onions & celery--I usually will mix the spices together in a separate container before adding to the vegetables.
• In large bowl (I use the largest stainless steel bowl I own) combine bread crumbs, cornbread.
• In smaller bowl, blend soup, water, eggs, & vinegar.
• Add celery & onions to bread mixture, toss lightly, then add liquid mixture & blend thoroughly.
• Turn into 9x13 baking dish and bake @ 350º for an hour. (Can also be used as a stuffing.).
• If desired, dressing may be prepared ahead of time, baked 30 minutes, cooled and frozen, then baked about 45 minutes when ready to serve.
• NOTE: Mama also stuffed the bird with hers--it was wonderful--but my dressing needs are fully satisfied baking it separately.

CORNBREAD DRESSING WITH SAGE AND PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200°F. Arrange sage in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until leaves darken, shrink slightly, and feel crisp, about 30 minutes. Let cool completely. Crumble 4 teaspoons' worth of leaves; reserve the rest for another use (stored in an air-tight container at room temperature up to 1 month).
• Increase oven temperature to 350 ̊F. Arrange pecans in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet; toast until fragrant and slightly darkened, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool slightly, then coarsely chop.
• Increase oven temperature to 400°F. Place 3 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet (preferably cast iron); heat in oven until it melts and starts to sizzle, 3 to 4 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, salt, and baking soda to combine. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk and 3 whole eggs. Add to cornmeal mixture, whisking until smooth.
• Carefully remove skillet from oven, swirling to coat bottom and sides. Pour hot butter into batter; whisk to combine. Transfer batter to skillet and bake until set and golden on top, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in pan 5 minutes, then flip out onto a wire rack; let cool completely. Break cornbread into bite-size pieces and spread them evenly on a rimmed baking sheet. Reduce oven temperature to 250°F and bake until dry and crisp, about 30 minutes.
• Increase oven temperature to 325°F. Brush a 3-quart baking dish with butter. Melt 1 stick butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add celery and onions; season with 2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and translucent but not developing any color, about 15 minutes. Stir in crumbled sage; cook 30 seconds. Let cool slightly.
• In a large bowl, combine cornbread and vegetable mixture. Add 5 beaten eggs, stock, and pecans, stirring to combine. Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter and stir into cornbread mixture.
• Transfer mixture to prepared dish; bake 50 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 425°F, continue baking until dressing is set and top is browned, 10 to 12 minutes more. Serve warm, garnished with celery leaves.

SAGE AND HONEY SKILLET CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat heavy 10-inch-diameter ovenproof skillet (preferably cast-iron) in oven 10 minutes.
• Whisk first 4 ingredients and 2 teaspoons chopped sage in large bowl to blend. Whisk milk, honey, and egg in medium bowl to blend.
• Remove skillet from oven; add 1/2 cup butter. Swirl until butter is melted. Pour all except 2 tablespoons butter into egg mixture. Add whole sage leaves to butter in skillet; toss to coat. Arrange leaves over bottom of skillet, spacing apart.
• Add egg mixture to cornmeal mixture; stir until just combined (do not overmix; batter will be wet and runny). Pour batter over sage leaves in skillet. Bake until browned around edges and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 22 minutes. Cool in skillet 10 minutes. Invert onto platter. If necessary, reposition sage leaves atop cornbread.

MAPLE-ROASTED TURKEY W/ SAGE, SMOKED BACON, AND CORNBREAD STUFFING

Steps:

• Remove the neck and gizzards from the inside of the turkey and discard. Rinse the bird thoroughly inside and out with cold water, pat dry. Sprinkle the cavity and skin liberally with salt and pepper. Using your fingers, gently lift the skin from the breast and legs, and slip pieces of the sage butter underneath; massaging it in as you go. Fill the bird with the cornbread stuffing without packing too tightly; cook the remaining stuffing separately in a buttered baking dish. Truss the turkey; place it on a rack in a large roasting pan, and put into the oven. Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, whisk together the maple syrup and hot water to thin the glaze out a bit; use this to baste the turkey every 30 minutes. The turkey should take about 3 hours to cook (i.e. 15 to 20 minutes per pound.) If the legs or breast brown too quickly, cover with foil. About 2 hours into cooking, shingle the strips of bacon oven the turkey breast to cover; continue to roast and baste for another hour or so. The turkey is done when an instant-read thermometer inserted into the meatiest part of the thigh registers 170 degrees F (the thigh juices will also run clear when pricked with a knife.) Transfer the turkey to a cutting board and let rest for 20 minutes before carving, so the juices can settle back into the meat. Skim off the excess fat from the pan drippings with a spoon and place the roasting pan over 2 burners set on medium-high heat. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up brown bits stuck to bottom of pan. Whisk the flour into the drippings, stirring as it thickens to prevent lumps. Add the remaining chicken stock and bring to a simmer; season with salt and pepper and hit it with a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavor. Simmer for 5 minutes and then strain to remove any particles. Serve the gravy with the maple-roasted turkey and cornbread stuffing.

APPLE-SAGE CORNBREAD STUFFING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 2-quart baking dish.
• Heat the butter in a medium skillet set over medium heat. Add the leek and cook, stirring occasionally until soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the apples and cook until slightly soft, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large bowl.
• Add the cornbread, parsley and sage to the leek mixture. Gradually add the broth, stirring gently until the cornbread is well moistened but not soggy. Season with salt and pepper.
• Spread out in the prepared baking dish and bake until heated through and lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
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MAPLE-ROASTED TURKEY W/ SAGE, SMOKED BACON & CORNBREAD STUFFING

Steps:

• Combine the butter and sage in a mixing bowl, mash with a fork or spoon until the sage is well incorporated and the butter has flecks of green in it; season with salt and pepper. In a saute pan, melt 4 tablespoons of the sage butter, add the onions, cook and stir for 15 minutes until soft and golden. Remove from heat. Put the cornbread in a large mixing bowl and scrape the sauteed onion mixture on top. Add the egg, heavy cream, and just enough chicken stock to moisten the stuffing without making it soggy (about 1/2 cup.) Toss well to combine, season with salt and pepper.

CORNBREAD-SAGE DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 325 F.
• 2. Crumble the cornbread into a deep roasting pan.
• 3. Add celery, onion and bell peppers. Mix well (I use my hands here.)
• 4. Gradually stir in chicken broth. (This is where I use a long-handled wooden or metal spoon)
• 5. Add sage, poultry seasoning and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
• 6. Make sure that all of the cornbread is soaked with the chicken broth. Add more chicken broth or hot water if needed. This mixture should be thick and wet but not too runny (a little thicker than the cornbread was before you baked it).
• 7. Taste the dressing and adjust any seasoning as needed. (Be careful, the sage and poultry seasoning are a little salty.)
• 8. Slightly beat the eggs in a small bowl and add to the cornbread mixture. Stir the mixture until the egg is completely combined.
• 9. Cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil and seal to keep in steam. Bake in the oven for 2 hours.
• 10. Remove foil and bake another 45 minutes to 1 hr. It should be lightly golden on top....not dark brown.

CORNBREAD STUFFING WITH HAM, CHESTNUTS, AND SAGE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Coarsely crumble cornbread onto large rimmed baking sheet. Toast in oven until slightly dried, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven. Maintain oven temperature.
• Butter 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced ham and sauté until browned, about 6 minutes. Transfer ham to large bowl. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, celery, and sage; cover and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Transfer vegetable mixture to bowl with ham. Stir in chestnuts, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. (Toasted cornbread and ham mixture can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and store cornbread at room temperature. Cool ham mixture slightly, then cover and refrigerate.)
• Stir crumbled cornbread into ham mixture. Whisk 1 1/2 cups chicken broth and eggs in medium bowl to blend. Mix into stuffing, adding more chicken broth by tablespoonfuls if dry. Transfer stuffing to prepared baking dish. Dot with remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Spray sheet of foil on 1 side with nonstick spray. Cover cornbread stuffing with foil, sprayed side down. Bake stuffing 40 minutes. Uncover and bake until top begins to brown, about 20 minutes longer.

CORNBREAD STUFFING MUFFINS WITH HAM AND SAGE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously butter twelve 1/3-cup nonstick muffin cups. Divide cornbread cubes and white bread cubes between 2 rimmed baking sheets. Dry slightly in oven, about 5 minutes. Cool. Transfer to large bowl.
• Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and celery; cook until soft, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Add ham; stir 1 minute. Add all herbs, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper; stir to blend. Add vegetable mixture to bread; toss. Add eggs and broth; toss. Let stand 5 minutes; toss again. Spoon about 1/2 cup stuffing mixture into each muffin cup. Press to compact. Mound about 1/2 cup remaining stuffing mixture over stuffing in each muffin cup, pressing to hold shape.
• Bake muffins until golden, about 22 minutes. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Using small plastic knife, loosen muffins. Transfer to rack; cool.
• DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, cover, and chill. Rewarm uncovered in microwave in 30-second intervals, or covered loosely with foil in 350°F oven, about 15 minutes.

SAGE CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Sift the first four ingredients together and then add sage.
• In another bowl beat buttermilk, honey, eggs, and the butter together.
• Add to dry ingredients and stir only enough to moisten.
• Pour batter into 9 x 9 greased pan.
• Bake at 425 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until top is golden.

SAGE AND HONEY SKILLET CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet in oven until hot, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, sage, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Melt 1 stick butter, and whisk together with milk, buttermilk, eggs, and honey. Whisk milk mixture into cornmeal mixture until just combined.
• Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees. Remove skillet from oven, add remaining tablespoon butter, and swirl to coat. Pour in batter, and bake until cornbread is golden, 20 to 23 minutes. Let cool at least 30 minutes before cutting into wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SOUTHERN CORNBREAD SAGE DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Combine first five ingredients. Add buttermilk and eggs, mixing well.
• Stir in celery and onions.
• Heat bacon drippings in iron skillet in oven until hot. Add 1 tablespoons drippings to batter.
• Pour batter into skillet and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool some.
• When cooled, crumble cornbread into large mixing bowl. Add stuffing mix and sage.
• Meanwhile, in pan heat together cream of chicken soup and broth. Stir until thoroughly heated.
• Pour soup mixture over bread mixture and stir well.
• Place in 13x9 pan and bake at 375 degrees for 34-40 minutes.

SAGE-ROASTED TURKEY & CORNBREAD STUFFING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, mix butter, sage and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from turkey breast; rub butter mixture under the skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together., Brush turkey with oil; sprinkle with salt and remaining pepper. Roast, uncovered, 3-3/4 to 4-1/4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 170°. Baste occasionally with pan drippings. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.), For stuffing, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onions, salt and pepper; cook 15-20 minutes or until onions are golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add cornbread and sage; toss to combine. , In a small bowl, whisk egg, broth and cream; stir into stuffing mixture. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer or until lightly browned and a thermometer reads 165°., Remove turkey from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 20 minutes before carving. If desired, skim fat and thicken pan drippings for gravy. Serve with turkey and stuffing.

SAGE CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 10-inch cast-iron skillet.
• In a mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients. In another bowl, combine the vegetable oil, eggs, buttermilk and milk and pour into the dry mixture. Blend quickly with a wooden spoon. Do not overbeat. Stir in the corn.
• Pour the batter into the skillet and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool for a few minutes and cut into serving pieces. Serve warm.

CORNBREAD-CRUSTED PORK LOIN WITH SAGE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Heat oil in large non-stick pan over high heat.
• While oil heats, season the loin with salt and pepper.
• When oil is very hot but not smoking, add loin to pan and brown on all sides, about 4 minutes total.
• Transfer to oiled, foil-wrapped shallow baking pan.
• Reduce heat under non-stick pan to medium and add butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant and slightly browned, about 1 minute.
• Crumble cornbread into pan and sprinkle with cheese.
• Layer sage leaves together in one hand, and use kitchen shears in the other to snip fine ribbons onto the cornbread. Stir mixture in pan and season with pepper to taste.
• Spread mustard over loin, then carefully but firmly pat the crumb mixture onto the mustard (when making this for family, I just mound the crumbs over the loin and pat it down a bit for speed).
• Tent loosely with foil and cook just until instant-read thermometer registers 155 (a remote probe thermometer helps, otherwise you are likely to knock off a lot of the crust by repeatedly stabbing the loin) about 20-25 minutes.
• Transfer loin to a cutting board and tent with foil. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

CAULIFLOWER GRATIN WITH MUSTARD-SAGE CORNBREAD CRUMBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add shallots; sauté until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Add cauliflower. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Add broth. Cover and steam until cauliflower is just tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Using slotted spoon, transfer cauliflower to bowl. Add cream, 1 teaspoon mustard, 1 teaspoon sage, flour, and lemon peel to pot. Boil until sauce is thick, whisking, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Toss in cauliflower. Arrange cauliflower, stem side down, with sauce in 11 x 7 x 2-inch glass baking dish.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium skillet over medium heat. Whisk in 1 1/2 tablespoons mustard and 1 tablespoon sage. Add cornbread crumbs; toss to coat. Spoon crumbs over cauliflower. Bake until topping is golden, 20 to 25 minutes.

SAGE AND HONEY SKILLET CORNBREAD

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400*F, Heat heavy 10" cast iron pan in oven 10 minutes.
• 2. Whisk first 4 ingredients and 2 teaspoons chopped sage in large bowl to blend. Whisk milk, honey, and egg in medium bowl to blend.
• 3. Remove skillet from oven; add 1/2 cup butter. Swirl until butter is melted. Pour all except 2 tablespoons butter into egg mixture. Add whole sage leaves to butter in skillet; toss to coat. Arrange leaves over bottom of skillet, spacing apart.
• 4. Add egg mixture to cornmeal mixture; stir until just combined (Do not overmix; batter will be wet and runny). Pour batter over sage leaves in skillet. Bake until browned around edges and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 22 minutes. Cool in skillet 10 minutes. Invert onto platter. If necessary, reposition sage leaves atop cornbread

CORNBREAD-SAGE DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl; mix well.
• Stuff poultry cavity lightly, or place in a well greased 13x9x2" baking pan.
• If baking in pan, bake at 350 F for 30 minutes, or until done.
• Makes enough dressing to stuff a 10-12 pound turkey.