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Nov 17th “Classic Cornbread Dressing”

Classic Cornbread Dressing

Makes 10 to 12 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup bacon drippings or unsalted butter
2 cups diced onion
2 cups diced celery
1/2 cup chopped fresh sage
20 cups (1-inch cubed) day-old cornbread
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 large eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 13×9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large skillet, melt bacon drippings or butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until tender. Stir in sage, and cook for 3 minutes.
In a large bowl, stir together vegetable mixture, cornbread, and all remaining ingredients until well combined. Spoon into prepared pan.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

When measuring the cornbread cubes for this recipe, do not pack the cubes or crumble the cornbread into the measuring cup; simply add them to the cup. Twenty cups might seem like too much cornbread, but the bread will break down some during stirring and baking, and there is no other bread in this recipe to supplement it.

Keep this recipe ready and handy for next week – – It may take a few minutes more … to make “Dressing” from scratch – for that beautiful ” TURKEY” – – that is just so delicious looking on the Dining Room Table – – – than to just throw one of those “quick in the box” deals together – – but – on this one “DAY of THANKSGIVING” – – just be grateful – – that your guests for this special DAY – – will really give THANKS – – that their “HOST” went “FIRST CLASS” for this DAY to remind you… to really be GRATEFUL and THANKFUL to our ALMIGHTY CREATOR – – that you were able to celebrate “THANKSGIVING DAY” with a wonderfully created meal… made with LOVE!