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When folks think of "Thanksgiving" their thoughts often turn to turkey and dressing. This is my version of dressing and my whole family love it.—Kim Kreider, Mount Joy, Pennsylvania

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Best Corn Bread Dressing Recipe

Prep: 50 min. + simmering Bake: 45 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

50 45 95

Ingredients

4 cups water
Turkey giblets
CORN BREAD:
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
DRESSING:
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup butter, cubed
6 cups cubed soft bread (1/2-inch cubes)
2 eggs, beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring water and giblets to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine the egg, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Transfer to a greased 9-in. square baking pan.
Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut corn bread into 1/2-in. cubes; set aside.
Strain broth, discarding giblets. Set broth aside; cool slightly. In a large skillet, saute the celery, onion and pecans in butter until vegetables are tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the corn bread, cubed bread, eggs, seasonings and enough reserved broth to reach desired moistness (about 1-1/2 cups). Save remaining broth for another use.
Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 8-10 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160° and top is lightly browned. Yield: 12 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe makes enough dressing to stuff a 12-pound turkey. If used to stuff poultry, replace the eggs in the dressing with 1/2 cup egg substitute. Bake until a meat thermometer reads 180° for poultry and 165° for dressing.

Lighter version: Makeover Best Corn Bread Dressing

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 434 calories, 30 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 124 mg cholesterol, 651 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 9 g protein.

Originally published as Best Corn Bread Dressing in Light & Tasty October/November 2007

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Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2011 by christmaswish

I used this receipe to make cornbread dressing for the first time ever. Everyone loved it!!!!

Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2011 by Kathie1026

I fixed this recipe twice for Thanksgiving 2010, one to keep at home, and the other to share with family. It is, without a doubt, the absolute best dressing I, and my family, have ever tasted!

Reviewed on Dec. 02, 2010 by Kathie1026

Never have I eaten such flavorful dressing! I'm sure mom will be asking me to make the dressing from here on out.