An Old Fashioned cornbread dressing recipe like Moms’s traditional cornbread dressing. It’s an easy cornbread dressing recipe perfect for Thanksgiving Dinner
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I know there are zillions of stuffing or dressing recipes out there but we are a traditionalist kind of peoples. Our family likes an old fashioned Cornbread Dressing recipe as mom made
We may have changed a few things but we believe that just enhances this traditional cornbread dressing recipe. And since mom never wrote it down, we may have nailed it exactly the way she made it.
One of the changes we made to this old fashioned cornbread dressing was adding a unique dried sage. My daughter and I found and tried this sage called, “Rubbed Dalmatian Sage” a few years ago and now we always use it. We believe it’s totally packed with intense sage flavor and is perfect for our dressing. It really makes a difference for all you sage lovers out there. We jokingly call it, “The sage that was rubbed on the dog”! Seriously it’s simply the best in our book. If you can’t find it in your local market, it can be ordered from Amazon right here, McCormick Gourmet Collection-Rubbed Dalmatian Sage.
This is just a traditional cornbread dressing recipe that can be made the day before from cornbread made the day before that. So it should give you a giant jump on Thanksgiving. We used our own recipe but you could use a box mix for the cornbread if you choose.
Old Fashioned Cornbread Dressing
Ingredients
- 3 cups celery chopped
- 2 cups white onions chopped
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 Tablespoons dried Sage McCormick Rubbed Dalmatian Sage
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 6 eggs
- Cornbread recipe for a 9 x 13 pan
Instructions
- Saute the celery and onions in butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the veggies are tender. Set aside and let cool
- In a large mixing bowl, crumble the cornbread and add the salt, pepper, sage and the sautéed veggies
- Add the broth to the cornbread mixture 1 cup at a time until the mixture is a thick like pudding
- Beat the eggs and mix into the cornbread mixture. Gently spoon into a large baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for an hour, uncovered
+This same recipe could also be used to stuff your Thanksgiving Turkey. Instead of placing it into the baking dish, just stuff your bird and follow the directions on cooking your stuffed Turkey.
Serve this Old Fashioned Cornbread Dressing with:
Feta Cheese, Pecan and Cranberry Salad
Corn Casserole
Turkey Gravy
Moist Roast Turkey
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Jenn
November 12, 2013 at 11:19 pmThat looks delicious! Thanks for sharing at Share Your Stuff Tuesdays. Have a great day!
Melissa @ My Recent Favorite Books
November 13, 2013 at 12:39 amYour recipe is making me hungry! =)
Thanks for sharing!
Leslie Germain
November 13, 2013 at 1:36 amThis look yummy. thanks for sharing!!!
Amy Perdew
November 13, 2013 at 12:31 pmEvelyn, your cornbread stuffing sounds great. I like traditional recipes for the holidays….of course with a little changes as well. Hope you have a lovely day.
Lori Hart
November 13, 2013 at 4:29 pmYUM!! I love cornbread stuffing. Thanks for sharing… Found this recipe on Wednesday What's Its
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Cindy Jamieson
November 13, 2013 at 5:03 pmMmmmm, can I have an extra big serving? Looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.
Miz Helen
November 17, 2013 at 2:42 amHi Evelyn,
Thank you God for Cornbread Dressing (Stuffing), how could we have Thanksgiving without it? Thank you so much for taking the time during this busy season to share your wonderful post with Full Plate Thursday. Have a wonderful weekend and hope to see you again real soon!
Miz Helen
Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above
November 18, 2013 at 4:04 amYum. I'm getting excited for Thanksgiving. Thanks so much for sharing with Wednesday's Adorned From Above Link party.
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Couscous & Consciousness
November 19, 2013 at 3:17 amWell, we don't do Thanksgiving here in New Zealand, and here the stuffing is always inside the bird, not separate to the bird. But your stuffing does sound wonderful, and would be great for stuffing the Xmas turkey.
Michelle
November 21, 2013 at 3:28 amI am laughing so hard over the sage that was rubbed on the dog that my husband thinks I'm crazy. I love sage and think it gets overlooked way too much.
Thanks for sharing your cornbread stuffing. I love holiday sides.
Miz Helen
November 22, 2013 at 9:30 pmCongratulations!
Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you have a great weekend and enjoy your new Red Plate.
Miz Helen
Mackenzie
November 23, 2013 at 5:27 amOH I LOVE cornbread stuffing but have never made it; your recipe looks awesome! YUM!
Diane Cooper
November 29, 2013 at 3:04 amThis recipe is almost identical to the recipe I have been using for years that I got from my mother. The only thing I did differently was to cut back on the sage and use poultry seasoning, but after reading about the Rubbed Dalmatian Sage I may use it next year – it sounds wonderful!
Annette Whipple
November 7, 2014 at 4:14 pmI've never had cornbread stuffing…traditional sausage stuffing for me. 🙂
Vanessa
November 7, 2014 at 4:25 pmLooks so yummy!
iluvs my may cup
November 18, 2016 at 8:24 pmIs this just one loaf of cornbread? I love cornbread stuffing and want to make this
admin
November 19, 2016 at 12:18 pmYes, I used my recipe that makes a 9 X 13 pan of cornbread right here
https://www.myturnforus.com/2013/11/corn-bread.html
Veronica Garcia
November 12, 2017 at 1:56 pmThank you so much for sharing! This is the most delish stuffing I've ever made and had!!!
admin
November 12, 2017 at 2:46 pmThank you so much for telling us! We have used this recipe for years and it is our favorite! Hugs!
Jamie
October 24, 2018 at 3:23 pmCan u use jiffy cornbread mix from a box or will that make it to sweet?
This is my first time making this since my mom past this July.
Evelyn
October 25, 2018 at 12:39 amYes, you could. My daughter uses Jiffy cornbread mix with this recipe every year. Sending extra hugs about your Mom
Caitlin
November 13, 2018 at 3:43 amHow many does this serve? I’m cooking for 15 this year and wondering if one pan is enough. It looks delicious!!
Evelyn
November 13, 2018 at 7:06 amThanks so very much, it is one of our family’s favorite recipes. This should serve 8-10 and if you are like us, we like to make plenty for leftovers so you will need more than one pan for 15. Happy Thanksgiving,