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How to Make Grandma Standard's Cornbread Dressing - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grandma Standard's Cornbread Dressing is a classic Southern dish that has been passed down through generations. This mouthwatering recipe is a staple at holiday gatherings and family dinners, and is sure to become a favorite in your home as well.

What sets this cornbread dressing apart is the unbeatable combination of moist, flavorful cornbread, savory onions and celery, and a generous blend of herbs and spices that will have your taste buds singing. Whether you serve it as a side dis...

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Ingredients

  • 3 (9x9 inch) pans cornbread, cut into small cubes
  • 3 bone-in chicken breast halves, with skin
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cups chicken broth, or as needed
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon crumbled dried sage, or amount to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 15
  • Yield: 15 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Place the cornbread cubes into a large bowl. Set aside until needed.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a pot and cover with water. Add salt to taste. Bring to a boil, and cook until the chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Remove the chicken breasts from the pan, reserving at least 2 cups of the chicken broth. When cool enough to handle, remove the skin and debone, discarding the skin and bones.
  • Mix the onion, chicken broth, and red pepper with the cornbread; mash the mixture using a hand masher. Season to taste with sage, salt, and black pepper, adding a little at a time. Stir in the chicken. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 45 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    416 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 77mg
    • Sodium: 812mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 163mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 346mg

    Categories

    Traditional recipes
    Southern recipes
    Thanksgiving recipes
    Stuffing recipes
    Side recipes