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How to Make Nanny Rosalind's Cornbread Dressing - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nanny Rosalind's Cornbread Dressing is a beloved family recipe that has been passed down through generations. This classic Southern dish is a staple at holiday dinners and special occasions, and it always brings back warm memories of family gatherings and joyful celebrations.

What sets this cornbread dressing apart is the care and love that goes into making it. Nanny Rosalind, the matriarch of our family, spent years perfecting this recipe, and it has become a cherished tradition in o...

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¾ cup finely chopped onion
  • ¾ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
  • ½ cup finely chopped celery
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 2 large bay leaves
  • 5 cups crumbled cornbread
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Stir together salt, dried basil, oregano, thyme, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and onion powder in a small bowl for seasoning mix.
  • Cook pork in a 5- to 6-quart pot over medium-high heat, stirring to break up meat, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels; discard grease.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Add oil to the same pot and heat over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in seasoning mix. Add cooked pork, broth, and bay leaves; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaves. Mix in cornbread.
  • Transfer dressing mixture to the prepared baking dish. Cover with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake until lightly browned, about 10 minutes more. Garnish with fresh thyme and oregano.

    • Nutrition

    313 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 45mg
    • Sodium: 749mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 76mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 257mg

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    Bread recipes
    Vegetable recipes
    Meat recipes
    Seasoning recipes
    Dairy recipes