“I bake this around a dozen times each year, and people always say it’s the best thing I make!”
This traditional Southern-style cornbread dressing blends crumbled cornbread with savory vegetables, chopped boiled eggs, and flavorful poultry stock, all accented with sage for that true old-fashioned taste.
Mama’s Cornbread Dressing Recipe
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dry cornbread mix | 32 ounces |
| Melted butter | ½ cup |
| Hard-boiled eggs, chopped | 6 |
| Onion, diced | 1 |
| Garlic clove, minced | 1 |
| Celery, diced | 1 |
| Rubbed sage | 1 teaspoon |
| Chicken broth | 28 ounces |
| Turkey stock | 2 cups |
| Salt and pepper | To taste |
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Vegetables
In a skillet, sauté the diced celery, onion, and minced garlic until they turn soft and translucent.
Step 2: Make the Cornbread
Prepare the cornbread according to the directions on the mix. Once baked, allow it to cool fully, then break it apart into a large bowl.
Step 3: Preheat the Oven
Set your oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
Step 4: Combine Everything
Add the sautéed vegetables, melted butter, and chopped hard-boiled eggs to the bowl of crumbled cornbread. Stir gently to combine.
Step 5: Add Seasonings
Mix in the rubbed sage, along with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6: Incorporate the Broth
Slowly add the chicken broth and turkey stock, about a cup at a time, until the dressing mixture is well-moistened but still holds together.
Step 7: Bake
Spoon the mixture into a greased Dutch oven or use it as stuffing inside a turkey. Bake for roughly 1 hour, or until the center reaches 175°F (80°C).
Step 8: Serve
Dish up and savor the cozy, nostalgic flavors of Mama’s classic cornbread dressing!
