Grandma Standard's Cornbread Dressing

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This is a family heirloom recipe passed down from my great grandmother, Ollie Joe Standard, who got it from her mother, and so on and so on. Most people only fix dressing for Thanksgiving or other holidays, but we love this so much we eat it all year round. Hope you all like it, too!

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

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

  2. Place the cornbread cubes into a large bowl. Set aside until needed.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Bake in preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 45 minutes.

Cook's Tip

Make sure not to use a sweetened corn bread. Ready-made corn bread prepared by your supermarket can also be used or use a mix to make your own.

30 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

416 Calories
15g Fat
51g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 15
Calories 416
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Sodium 812mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate 51g 18%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 18g 37%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Calcium 163mg 13%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 346mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.