CORNBREAD DRESSING (SOUTHERN W/SAGE, AKA HOLY GRAIL DRESSING)
For me, and particularly from the perspective of a Southerner, dressing is one of those traditional dishes which becomes dog-eared in your life's history. Most folks I know still prefer the dressing or stuffing recipe which arcs back to their childhood, and I am no exception. I was raised by my grandmother, and after her passing, I became obsessed with trying to duplicate the dressing she made which I loved so very much. After innumerable attempts, and a search that took roughly 10 years and FAR too much experimentation on my part (hence the nickname, "Holy Grail Dressing"), the recipe below produces a dish that is (REALLY) always moist and full of flavor. (I love sage and usually add more--3 to 4 TABLESPOONS ;o], but the quantity listed below should be "safe" for those who aren't as addicted to sage as I am. I also bump up the other spices a bit a well, but didn't want to freak anybody out so am posting the basic measurements.)
Provided by Teresa27
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
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.
SOUTHERN CORNBREAD SAGE DRESSING
My mom has made this for years at Thanksgiving and now I am carrying on the tradition. Truly Southern dressing, I believe this recipe originated in Southern Living sometime in the early to mid 80s.
Provided by AngelaTN
Categories Thanksgiving
Time 1h40m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.3, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 46.2, Sodium 1234.1, Carbohydrate 36.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 5.9, Protein 9.4
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