This is a complete experimental recipe gone RIGHT.
It started like this. My sister made a TON of cornbread muffins for a dinner she helped serve. She had anticipated serving 100 apparently, and only served 25. Oh my gosh the amount of muffins she had leftover, was hilarious. Anyway she called me and asked if I could do anything with them. I thought to myself, "self, you have never even attempted cornbread stuffing, this is the perfect opportunity". I said, YES, and so this muffin makeover began!
When I tell you it was an experiment, it really was. I wanted to go with my instinct and see how close I could hit it on the head. When I say "it" I mean, MY perception of what cornbread stuffing should be. I used only half of the muffins, so I could tweak a new batch if needed. Let's just say, those muffins got used on a second batch alright, just like the first!
The ONLY thing I would do different, is make sure I had plenty of turkey gravy for the top!!!
The mixture, prebaked, is going to be very soupy, that is OK, that is perfect! Just go with it and be rewarded with a bowl of warm, flavorful stuffing! I think this will get added to my Thanksgiving table!
4 cups crumbled cornbread
3 cups chicken stock
2 eggs
1/2 to 1 tsp poultry seasoning
1 carrot, grated
2 ribs of celery, chopped
1 small onion, diced
1 tsp parsley
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl combine ALL ingredients well. The mixture will be fairly soupy. Pour into a greased 9x9 baking dish and bake for 50-60 minutes until firm to the touch. If you oven temp is off, or you use a little different sized baking dish, this time will vary. When your cornbread is firm, it is done. If you use a 9x13, I would suggest about 40-45 minutes of baking. This is just dressing, you will know when it is ready. The smell is INCREDIBLE, almost as good as the end result!
Hope you enjoy, this Thanksgiving or anytime!
Your "stuffing addict" Chefwannabe
I have always loved sage in my dressing, can I add or use sage and if so how much and should I use or not use as much of another seasonings?
ReplyDeleteI would use the same amount as I have listed for "poultry seasoning" and then just cut that ingredient out!! Thanks for reading!!!
ReplyDeleteI need to make this soon!
ReplyDeleteMake cornbread dressing every Thanksgiving and Christmas. Cook the giblets the night before. Cook part of dressing in bird( carefully I don’t over stuff) and the rest in crockpot. So delicious and the family raves❣️ Recipe quite similar just add giblets and neck meat. Love Thanksgiving food!
ReplyDeleteYUM!! My mom did the same thing only added it to her regular dressing and don't forget the extra pan with OYSTERS! UGH!! I love Thanksgiving food too! My favorite meal of the year! Thanks for stopping by and your comment! Enjoy a beautiful day!
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