How to make a real Southern cornbread dressing for Thanksgiving

November 11, 11:44 PMProgressive Politics ExaminerKaren Harper

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Cornbread dressing

Thanksgiving turkey and dressing is a staple of holiday meals in the South.  Instead of stuffing, most southerners prefer dressing.  Cornbread dressing is easy to make and is the main side dish of turkey at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.

ingredients:

• 1 skillet of Southern cornbread
• 4 or 5 celery stalks (diced)
• 1/2 half onion (diced)
• 4 tbs. dry sage
• chicken broth (I use organic)
• 3 pieces of dark toast
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

1. Cook cornbread and toast and let cool
2. Over low heat, add diced celery and onions together with just enough water to keep them from drying out and cook until slightly softened.  Remove from stove top and let cool
3. Combine cornbread and toast in large bowl and crumble together
4. Add sage, salt and pepper and mix all ingredients well
5. Add chicken broth (10-12 oz) and mix well
6. Cook in preheated oven for 18 minutes if you are using a 13 x 9 inch casserole dish.  For smaller casserole dishes, such as 9 x 9 inches, you may need to cook a little bit longer.

Before cooking, taste the dressing to make sure it has enough sage to suit you.  Some people like to add a bit more.  With this recipe, you can add ingredients and experiment.  Some people add crumbled cooked sausage.  Some people like to add a half a stick of melted butter for a creamier flavor. 

This recipe will feed 6-8 people.

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