Description
Mama’s Cornbread Dressing is a classic Southern comfort dish featuring moist cornbread, savory herbs, turkey, and rich broth, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 6 cups crumbled cornbread
- 4 cups cubed stale bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
- 4 cups turkey broth
- 2 cups cooked turkey, chopped
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
- 1/2 cup cooked turkey giblets, chopped
- 1/4 cup self-rising flour
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease two baking dishes.
- In a large bowl, combine crumbled cornbread and cubed stale bread.
- Sauté chopped onions and celery in melted butter until soft, then add to the bread mixture.
- Add chopped turkey, turkey broth, cream of chicken soup, chopped hard-cooked eggs, giblets, self-rising flour, parsley, sage, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well and then stir in the beaten eggs. The mixture should be soupy but not runny.
- Divide the mixture evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes, until golden on top and set in the center.
Notes
- Use day-old or slightly dry cornbread for best texture.
- Add a splash of broth when reheating to prevent dryness.
- Prepare ahead and refrigerate overnight for easy holiday prep.
- Substitute cream of chicken soup with homemade white sauce if preferred.
- For vegetarian version, omit turkey and giblets and use vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
