How to Make Suzanne's Down Home Southern Dressing - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, nothing quite compares to a hearty and delicious Southern dressing. This classic Southern dish is a staple at any family gathering or holiday feast, and for good reason - it's a rich and savory side dish that pairs perfectly with roasted meats, gravy, and all the traditional fixings.

Today, we're sharing a recipe for Suzanne's Down Home Southern Dressing - a tried and true recipe that has been passed down through generations in Suzanne's family. This rec...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup bacon grease
  • 2 (8.5 ounce) packages corn bread mix
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup butter, divided
  • 2 (16 ounce) packages herb seasoned stuffing mix
  • 4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons baking powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 15
  • Yield: 15 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with bacon grease.
  • Mix corn bread mix with milk and egg according to package directions. In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook onion and bell pepper in 1/2 cup butter until tender. Stir onion mixture into corn bread batter. Pour into prepared 9x13 inch pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven 35 to 40 minutes, until golden brown. Cool completely. Increase oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Processed cooled corn bread in a food processor until soft and mushy. Pour into a large aluminum roasting pan. Stir in herbed stuffing mix. Stir in chicken broth, a can at a time, until mixture is well moistened, but not soupy. Stir in poultry seasoning and baking powder. Dot with remaining butter, and press butter down into dressing.
  • Bake in preheated oven until puffed and golden, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    525 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 63mg
    • Sodium: 1654mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 70g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 268mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 59mg