Makeover Best Cornbread Dressing Recipe

Name: Makeover Best Cornbread Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 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 large egg; 1 cup fat-free milk; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce; 2 celery ribs, finely chopped; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 cup reduced-fat butter; 6 cups cubed day-old bread (1/2-inch cubes); 2 large eggs, beaten; 1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2-1/4 to 2-3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

Servings: persons

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 large egg
1 cup fat-free milk
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup reduced-fat butter
6 cups cubed day-old bread (1/2-inch cubes)
2 large eggs, beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2-1/4 to 2-3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

1
In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Combine the egg, milk, oil and applesauce; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Transfer to a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray.
2
Bake at 400u00b0 for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Place cubed bread on
3
; bake for 5-7 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut cornbread into 1/2-in. cubes; set aside.
4
In a large skillet, saute the celery, onion and pecans in butter until vegetables are tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the cornbread, cubed bread, eggs, seasonings and enough broth to reach desired moistness (about 2-1/2 cups).
5
Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350u00b0 for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 8-10 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160u00b0 and top is lightly browned.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Makeover Best Cornbread Dressing falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Makeover Best Cornbread Dressing

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