“I bake this around a dozen times each year, and people always say it’s the best thing I make!”
This classic Southern cornbread dressing combines crumbled cornbread with fragrant vegetables, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and rich poultry stock, all seasoned with sage for that authentic flavor.
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: Sauté the Vegetables
In a skillet, cook the diced celery, onion, and minced garlic until soft and translucent.
Step 2: Prepare the Cornbread
Make the cornbread according to the package directions. Let it cool completely, then crumble it into a large mixing bowl.
Step 3: Preheat the Oven
Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 4: Combine the Ingredients
Add the sautéed vegetables, melted butter, and chopped hard-boiled eggs to the crumbled cornbread. Mix gently.
Step 5: Season
Stir in the rubbed sage, salt, and pepper.
Step 6: Add the Broth
Gradually pour in the chicken broth and turkey stock, one cup at a time, until the mixture is moist but holds its shape.
Step 7: Bake
Transfer to a greased Dutch oven or stuff inside the turkey cavity. Bake for about 1 hour, or until the center reaches 175°F (80°C).
Step 8: Serve
Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of Mama’s Cornbread Dressing!
