Blue Cheese Cornbread Dressing Stuffing Recipes

GRANDMA'S CORN BREAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Prepare the dry corn bread mix according to package directions. Cool and crumble.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x13 inch baking dish.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and saute the celery and onion until soft.
• In a large bowl, combine the celery, onions, 3 cups crumbled corn bread, eggs, chicken stock, sage and salt and pepper to taste; mix well.
• Place into prepared dish and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes.

BLUE CHEESE CORNBREAD DRESSING/ STUFFING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350F and grease an 8" square baking pan.
• In a mixing bowl combine the first seven ingredients and set aside.
• Sift together the cornmeal, baking powder, and flour.
• Whisk the dry ingredients into the buttermilk mixture.
• Pour into greased baking dish and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
• While the cornbread is baking, sautè the onion and garlic in butter in a large skillet until translucent.
• Transfer to a mixing bowl and add the remaining ingredients except the stock and pepper.
• Combine, then slowly add stock, mixing until well incorporated.
• Add pepper to taste.
• Bake in a covered casserole dish for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

CORNBREAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300F. Place cubed cornbread on a large baking sheet and bake 20 minutes or until dried out. Set aside.
• In a large skillet, brown sausage. Remove from skillet leaving one tablespoon of grease in skillet.
• Add onion, celery, salt and pepper to skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add sage, thyme, and pecan and stir to combine. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of stock or broth and both eggs.
• Place dried cornbread cubes in a very large bowl. Add sausage, onion and herb mixture, egg mixture and 4 tablespoons of melted butter. Gently fold together until combined.
• Pour into a greased 3 quart baking dish and press down lightly. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove dressing from oven and remove foil. Check consistency of stuffing. Add additional stock as needed and drizzle with the remaining 4 tablespoons of melted butter.
• Increase temperature to 375F. Return dressing to the oven, uncovered, and continue to bake for an additional 15 to 25 minutes or until stuffing is lightly golden brown on the top.
• Top with additional fresh herbs and serve immediately.