I bake this roughly 12 times a year and folks say it’s the best thing I make!

This recipe for cornbread dressing is a comforting and flavorful dish, perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special occasion. Mama’s touch ensures a moist and savory stuffing that will be a highlight of your meal.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Sauté vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced celery and diced onion until they are tender and translucent. Add the minced garlic during the last minute of cooking and stir until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Prepare cornbread: Prepare the cornbread according to the instructions on the package. Once baked, let it cool completely, then crumble it into a large mixing bowl.
3. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
4. Combine ingredients: In the large mixing bowl with the crumbled cornbread, add the sautéed celery and onion mixture, melted butter, and chopped hard-boiled eggs. Mix gently to combine all the ingredients.
5. Season: Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and rubbed sage. Stir gently to distribute the seasonings evenly.
6. Add broth: Gradually add the chicken broth and turkey stock to the cornbread mixture, one cup at a time, mixing gently after each addition. Continue adding the liquid until the dressing is moist but not overly wet or soggy. You may not need to use all of the broth.
7. Transfer to baking dish: Transfer the prepared dressing mixture to a Dutch oven or, if you are stuffing a turkey, pack it loosely into the turkey cavity.
8. Bake: Cover the Dutch oven (if using) and bake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour, or until the stuffing reaches an internal temperature of 175°F (80°C). If stuffing a turkey, follow the turkey roasting guidelines for doneness. If baking in a Dutch oven, you can remove the lid for the last 15-20 minutes of baking to allow the top to brown slightly, if desired.

Enjoy Mama’s classic and comforting Cornbread Dressing!