Cornbread Dressing with Chicken

Thanksgiving is almost here. It's time to start thinking about what we want for our Thanksgiving meal. Some dishes can be prepared ahead of time like this cornbread dressing. Mix it up, put it in a freezer safe dish, cover tightly, and freeze. I think it tastes better when I do it ahead of time and freeze it. Let it thaw and bake the day of your dinner. I certainly hope you will try this recipe and let me know how you like it.
Enjoy!
Karen & Paul
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Cornbread Dressing
Preheat oven to 435 degrees
I used an 8" and a 10" iron skillet
Put your skillets in the oven when you start to preheat so they will be hot when you are ready to pour up your cornbread mixture.
3 cups Buttermilk Cornmeal Mix, White Lily
1/4 cup self rising flour, White Lily
2 tsp salt
2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk, low fat (if using whole fat it will take more)
Mix well.
In hot skillets add 1 Tbsp shortening and 1 Tbsp butter
Pour mixture into each skillet.
Bake at 435 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden
After cornbread has baked, remove from skillets and put into a large bowl. After bread has cooled, crumble it finely. Some larger pieces are good.
Set aside.
Boil 4 bone in, skin on, chicken breasts, or 1 whole chicken, with 2 stalks celery and 1 onion. Salt chicken well. This is the time to season it all the way through.
Cook until chicken is done and tender.
When chicken has finished cooking, remove chicken pieces to a plate and strain chicken broth into another bowl and discard the celery and onion.
Reserve about half a breast of chicken for gravy. Shred chicken but too finely. You will want some larger pieces. Add to crumbled cornbread.
3 stalks celery, diced
1 large onion, diced
2 tsp sage
2 tsp poultry seasoning.
Taste for salt if you need to add more.
Stir bread mixture.
4-5 cups chicken broth, or more if needed for right consistency
Pour over bread mixture. Stir well. You want the bread to be wet but not soupy with broth. Spray a 9X13 baking dish with non-stick spray. Add mixture and bake 1 1/2 hours or until golden and set. You want the dressing to still be moist so be sure not to overbake.
Gravy (this is not exact, I can only give approximate measurements)
2 Tbsp Oil or 1 Tbsp oil and 1 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp flour
salt and pepper to taste
3 eggs, hard boiled
4 cups chicken broth.
Get oil and butter hot. Add flour, salt and pepper to taste. Cook 2-3 minutes. Add chicken broth a little at a time, stirring well after each addition. If your gravy is too thick, add more stock or a little water. Cut up eggs and stir into gravy. Serve in a pretty bowl.
Enjoy!
Karen & Paul

[@denisew.8610]

This is how my mama always made her dressing. If she has broth from her turkey she uses that in her dressing and gravy and it just gives it the best flavor.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Sounds delicious 😋

[@dianemitchell5883]

I've always made my momma's recipe and I watch other people add things like raw eggs, and cans of cream of chicken soup and I always think hmmm that's not how momma did it. Well then I see you make it like my momma did and now I'm the grandma and my babies and grandbabies love it! Thank you for traditional cooking 🧑‍🍳

[@popjones2929]

You make me so happy when you make cornbread dressing.

[@Mysterith]

hi Karen Rhonda here I always make one for now and 1 to put in the freezer. I love chicken and dressing.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

I need to do that. Great idea. I only make what we have at the time. 😉😋❤️

[@Mysterith]

@@KarenJonesFoodFamily I do this with all my casseroles that way we always a few freezer meals for backup. In case I dont feel like cooking lol

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

@@Mysterith I do the same with alot of casseroles. Just cooked one last night from the freezer. 😉❤️

[@tracyzabelle]

First time I had chicken dressing was this past thanksgiving..so yummy

[@leoratriden8757]

looks delicious! i'm up north in minnesota & i have never heard of eggs in gravy in my life. you have really spiked my interest & i will have to try it.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

I have always put eggs in. My mama and granny did so I learned from them. Delicious 😋 ❤️😉

[@Somewhereintime22]

It must be a Southern thing…my mom and grandmother always put boiled eggs in the gravy

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

@@Somewhereintime22 my mama and granny did as well. Others I know do and some don't. It's delicious 😋 ❤️

[@Somewhereintime22]

@@KarenJonesFoodFamily I’m from Texas and grew up close to the Louisiana border…so…we always had a lot of delicious Cajun food too. We’d always put a boiled egg in a bowl of gumbo…add some Tobasco and sprinkle on some file’ which is ground sassafras leaves. Chef’s kiss!

[@grantleon6736]

That's exactly how my Mom made her dressing. Each year, she would ask us if there was anything special we wanted on the menu. Each year, I'd say the same...just your dressing!! This is the first holiday season without her. Thank you!!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

I'm sure her dressing was delicious. I'm sorry for your loss. I lost my mom in 2014. I still miss her. 😋😉❤️

[@jason27swg]

May the memories you have last your lifetime.

[@catherineharris27]

Exactly how us southerners like our Cornbread chicken dressing!!! So delicious 😋!! Yummy 😋!! I can taste it already 😋. Can't wait to eat some good ole Cornbread dressing on Thanksgiving!! Oh yes Double up on the gravy baby!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

I love dressing and look forward to it each year. ❤️

[@catherineharris27]

@@KarenJonesFoodFamily Me too!! Counting down the days!! My granny makes her dressing just like this! Its so delicious too! Its perfect! So moist and just delicious 😋!! I love the gravy with eggs 🥚 it just takes it over the top!! Thanks 4 sharing! God bless and I hope you and your husband have a great Thanksgiving this year , stay warm and see you in ur next video!! I'm so glad I found ur channel. You cook just like my granny and I really miss her cooking. She doesn't cook much anymore. She let's us do the cooking now since we are the adults and she enjoys the meal 😆...

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

@@catherineharris27 I'm sure she was the best. I can't wait to est dressing. I thought about making some to have now. 😉😋❤️

[@timcampbell6926]

Lordy Mercy! Watching ya'll eat that dressing made me sit here with my stomach growlin' LOL. Looks delicious!!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

It really was that delicious 😋

[@kimberlydawn9536]

I can smell the stuffing from here and it is GOOD.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Isn't it 😉😋❤️

[@carolepracitto928]

I love the way you cook...Thank you for explaining

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@joanmarkiewicz3042]

Karen, thank you for sharing your family & wonderful recipes. I especially love your teaching style & putting your creations up to the screen for all of us to see & learn & Stephanie doing the same as well. I am from NY, 69 years old & never made Cornbread Stuffing with Chicken. We make Stuffing here. But I will try for New Year's Day! Looks so good! Merry Christmas to you & all your family!!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you, Joan. We love sharing, and I'm not always sure what I'm doing can be seen very well. Let me know if you make it. Merry Christmas ❤️

[@juliemolthop8980]

Miss Karen, this looks so good I could hardly wait thru the video to see the finished dressing and gravy. But your presentation is kind, patient and soothing. As well as you explain everything so well. Thank you!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you so much for saying that. I love to share. ❤️

[@spoly8139]

My mouth was watering watching you eat that! I always add pecans on the top of the dressing before baking. A side of cranberry sauce would be great, too!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Wish I had some Cranberry sauce but I didn't. I love it with dressing. 😋❤️

[@carole0302]

I can almost smell it. I absolutely can’t wait to cook thanksgiving dinner.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Me too 😋😉❤️

[@susanford4351]

Karen, I have to make 4 times all that for my family, I have my Mother's recipe for dressing and they all love it, but want to take some home too. I love watching you cook and bake 😋🥰

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

I'm sure yours is delicious. I'd like to know how you make it. I used to make lots more but my crowd has dwindled down. ❤️

[@azamyahmad]

Absolutely beautifully made and it looks super Amazing .. RESPECT your super Awesome talent skills keep it up millions thanks for sharing Merci

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you. ❤️ 😋

[@zullo3529]

This looks so good! I am so excited for the holidays. We like celery so I would put a little more in but yours looks so delicious. Just like I like it. Nice and moist. Thanks Mary

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

I can't wait for holiday foods. The very best. ❤️😋

[@shirleylaboy603]

That looks delicious and I want to make some. Thanks for sharing your recipes Karen. 🙂❤️

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you. Let me know if you do ❤️

[@WillowsGarden]

Party in your mouth. This is how I make it, my momma and grandmother made it. Thanks for sharing and have a blessed day!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you. ❤️

[@nancyarchibald9095]

I really like celery leaves too!! My homegrown celery has LOTS of leaves. I dehydrate it all. Yum!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Yumm. The leaves give extra flavor. 😉❤️

[@victoriacollado7027]

Your making me hungry Ms Karen! Looks so good! God bless and Happy Holidays

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank yiu and have a very blessed holiday season ❤️

[@tammythemel]

This recipe is delicious. I’d never made cornbread dressing before and will now do it often. Thank you!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Ooooh thank you. And it really is easy to make 😋❤️

[@missangelcherie27]

I make my dressing the same way the only thing extra I do is rip up a loaf of French or Italian bread and add that too the cornbread to give it more texture vs that extra mushy texture.

[@karenjackson594]

So glad you shared this dressing with us! It looks amazing. I have never heard of putting eggs in my gravy but I will have to try it!!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you. It is delicious 😋

[@marthaanthis3980]

Yummy! Thanks

[@hawnjoe925]

had my mouth watering stuffing and gravy my fav thanksgiving meal tnx for sharing and melee kaliki maka🎅

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you so much. This is my favorite Thanksgiving meal also. A very Merry Christmas to you and your family as well. ❤️

[@ladysmith3578]

This is how I make my cornbread. You’re correct…. butter just makes everything gooder. I add lots of celery and onions to my dressing. I also add a couple of homemade biscuits and 2 cups of bread torn up. And I use boiled eggs in mine. This is a recipe from a very dear friend. Her momma gave it to me and they’ve both passed on. I make this every year. I add boiled chicken to it & I make 2-8x8 pans because my husband and oldest son likes oysters in theirs. 🤢I’m not eating that dressing. Yours looks so yummy and I’m definitely going to make mine ahead and freeze it this years. I’m getting new cabinets and countertops the 4th of November so my kitchen is a mess right now but I think I can put this dressing together. Bless you sweet lady. You just brighten my day. 🇺🇸♥️🇺🇸🙏🏻🙏🏻I use my Tupperware cake cover to mix stuff up in. It’s bigger than any bowl I have. You might try that if you have one. 😊

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Congratulations on the new cabinets and countertops. What kind of countertops are you getting? I went with quartz. I agree with the Oyster. I wish I had a large Tupperware cake top. I need to scrounge around d in my overflow, things I didn't put back in my kitchen and see if I can find something that works. ❤️😉

[@ladysmith3578]

@@KarenJonesFoodFamily I’m going with Quartz countertops as well. Similar to yours, mostly white with a touch of grey veining in it. And going with a medium grey cabinets. You lived through that renovation… it’s stressful and so rewarding. I love your kitchen. You have great taste . 😁♥️♥️♥️

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Yes, the renovation, how could I forget. It is stress but as you say, so rewarding. My cabinets are a very light gray as well. Seems we both have good taste. 😉❤️

[@dfriver1]

Looks great, just like my mom use to make, since my holiday gathering will be small. I am going to try a new idea, dressing muffins. Hope it turns out.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

I'm sure it will be great. ❤️

[@judywessman1922]

I love this!!!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you. ❤️

[@donnakeeton168]

That looks amazing! Wish I had some right now!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Me too Donna. I can't wait for the holidays 😉❤️

[@sandyhayre188]

Looks good.

[@BUFFY12338]

Yum!

[@DoeintheThicket]

Now Miss Karen, how did you know I have leftover cornbread I need to use up and have been searching KZbin for dressing instructions since I’ve never made it before?! 😊

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Now you have the best. 😉😋 I love to save leftover cornbread. I put it in the freezer and when I need it, there it is, ready for me. ❤️😉😋

[@eileendestefano4253]

Loving this!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you so much. ❤️

[@bevballard7516]

Oh my goodness I need that in my life❤

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Yes you do 😉 and I'm here to show you how I make mine. 😋❤️

[@lindapeterson7166]

Hi Karen,thank you for sharing this delicious dressing.🌷💕🌷

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you so much.🧡

[@tag7592]

Awesome video! That cornbread dressing with chicken and gravy is a meal in and of itself, Karen. You know, it requires quite a bit of time and patience to make this tasty dish. I think it might be wise to make it the day before Thanksgiving, for sure. Thank you for this wonderful recipe!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you. It is delicious 😋

[@csnanny1882]

Karen you make me hungry for good old corn bread dressing just like your and I live along so I won’t be having any for Thanksgiving day either. I will be praying that I will be able to make myself some. I haven’t been on very much,so I hope you are well, God bless you and your family. Take care.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Take care of yourself. Make a little bit and freeze in portions, that way you have it when you want it. ❤️

[@kelleyabitbol6156]

Oh yes Karen this looks fabulous 👌 I will be doing this

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Let me know if you do ❤️

[@normacollins3844]

So far, you are the only one that I’ve seen on KZbin that makes Dressing with Cornbread (like my Mother used to-& the way I always make it) instead of using Stove Top Stuffing!! I don’t like the Stove Top Stuffing at all! I had a friend that made their dressing with Stove Top Stuffing, until I had her and her husband come and eat at my house! She raves about my dressing and told me that she wanted me to show her how I made mine! I did and bless her heart, they even had Chicken And Dressing with the Gravy and Cranberry Sauce for Easter, Thanksgiving & Christmas!! She passed away several years ago…she was like another Mother to me!! Thank you, I’m so proud that you shared this wonderful recipe and I really hope lots of people try this!! It’s really very good, and personally I think it’s a whole lot better than any other dressing that I have ever had!! Thanks again & have a wonderful Blessed Thanksgiving and a Merry Merry Christmas!! Love to you and your families!! NORMA COLLINS FROM TEXAS

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you Norma. I don't care for stove top dressing either. I just want regular cornbread dressing. ❤️😉😋 have a wonderful ad blessed holiday season.

[@steve-gilbert-812]

Oh mama that looks delicious 🤤

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you. So so good. 😋😉❤️

[@wendicarrigan9625]

You had me up until the hard boiled eggs, LOL!! Thank you SO much for this video, Karen!! I am definitely making this recipe!!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

You can leave out the eggs if you don't like them. Thank you so much. Let me know if you make it ❤️

[@russbequeaith6693]

Fabulous as usual Karen! Love love love your vids!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you so much. Look for more coming soon ❤️

[@triskaknee3548]

Yummy 😋

[@kelleyabitbol6156]

Wowzerz I have never seen boiled eggs into a gravy before. This I must try cuz I love eggs

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

I love it. ❤️

[@26NJ]

Just recently found your channel I'm enjoying watching you cook

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@princecatstarr102]

Awwww....what memory.....my mama always liked to bake a hen and tear it off the bone and then make her dressing....then good ol' giblet gravy.....dang I want a bite...lol! Thanks Karen. Love, Hugs and Blessings.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Precious memories. Thank you. Loves and hugs ❤️

[@joanneblevins5405]

Hi Karen, so good to see you on your cooking video series, I wish you all the best in both of your retirements, much happiness, and hap, hap, happy travels!!!! 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️👍👍💕💕

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you so much ❤️ 💓

[@pattscollectons1234]

Oh my that looks so delicious 😋

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you. ❤️

[@andrean9413]

I like my dressing loose so I use more broth but this looks delicious. I never make the gravy but I might have to try that.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Yumm ❤️

[@vickyfroms.carolina8509]

Mrs. Karen, I LOVE this! My mom also uses both poultry seasoning & sage in her dressing. Your dressing looks really delicious! Thanks for sharing! 🧡

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you. I'm sure your Mom's dressing is delicious 😋

[@vickyfroms.carolina8509]

Yes ma'am; it is!

[@christinebarbato2515]

My family is from Pennsylvania and I have never seen chicken in dressing. My Mother never put any type of meat in her dressing. She usually put onions, celery and garlic and she did cook them first in butter! I have made sausage dressing and I have seen oyster dressing. I will have to try the chicken! Thanks for sharing!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

I bet your Mom's dressing is delicious 😋. Try the chicken in it. I think you'll like it ❤️

[@christinebarbato2515]

@@KarenJonesFoodFamily I am definitely going to try this!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Let me know what you think ❤️

[@janet20257]

Same here Christine, I always add onions, celery, cooked sage sausage. Never heard of it with chicken, but will try it.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

It's delicious 😋

[@patriciap9162]

I wanted to stick a spoon through the screen and get a bite of that Delicious cornbread dressing 😋❤️❤️❤️!!!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

I wish you could have tasted it with me. 😋❤️

[@susanaliddell4700]

Found your video for dressing, Ms. Jones, thank you.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you for watching ❤️

[@lakegirl3664]

Yummy!

[@chimesplayer]

Looks delicious!!!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

It was 😋❤️

[@ericpass9749]

That's how you do it! My family adds a little rubbed sage in addition to the regular sage to kick up the taste just a little bit. Won't find any stuffing at any of our homes!!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

My favorite is cornbread dressing. Love o add sage and poultry seasoning. 😋❤️

[@chriscourson2824]

My Grandma from Samson, Alabama , made this many years at Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

I bet your Grandma made delicious dressing. 😋 ❤️

[@chriscourson2824]

@@KarenJonesFoodFamily her dressing and red velvet cakes were awesome

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

@@chriscourson2824 I bet they were. I love Red Velvet. Could you share her recipe with me? Wish I had my Granny's recipe for Red Velvet and her Coconut cake. ❤️😋

[@chriscourson2824]

@@KarenJonesFoodFamily I will get both from my Mom, and share with you. do you have a mailing address?

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

@@chriscourson2824 Yes thank you. PO Box 675 McCalla AL 35111 Thank you so much. ❤️

[@joliesock2654]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING 🦃

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family ❤️

[@chriscourson2824]

looks great!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you. ❤️

[@joyce9523]

LOOKS LIKE THANKSGIVING 😋😋😋

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Tastes like Thanksgiving in one bite. 😋 ❤️

[@joyce9523]

@@KarenJonesFoodFamily oh I was thinking the same thing ms Karen 🤣

[@bridgetgreene2457]

All looks delicious .. except for the eggs in gravy ! Had it once and wasn’t fond of it !! But could eat the rest with no problem ! I can almost smell it !! Thank you for this ! I was supervisor over our jail kitchen for 23 1/2 years and we would cook 16 huge turkeys and then make the dressing .. like this !! About 14 huge full size sheet pans full !! It was such a wonderful smell getting it all prepared !

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

It is wonderful smells as you prepare. And the best part is if you don't like something, like the eggs, you can easily leave it out. Wow! 23 1/2 years. That's amazing service. ❤️😉

[@jacquemcarthur9783]

Just like my momma taught me to make it....she actually used the giblets and hard boiled eggs in her giblet gravy...southern style cookin' at it's best ♥️♥️♥️

[@bonnieweeks7601]

My mother did the same with the giblets. As a child I thought they were disgusting. Now I wish she were here to make it .

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

I like the eggs, and giblets but sometimes I just don't use them. 🤷

[@juttakasapis6408]

Sounds delicious 😋

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you. ❤️

[@bettycupp488]

loved your mashed potatoes

[@Cheshyre.]

Since it's just me and my Momma and we don't need a ton, I'm making this for Thanksgiving. Thank you so much for putting this out there. **HUGS** ETA: The only thing that beautiful gravy needed was some good ole gizzards (cooked and soft) and livers in there. Maybe some finely diced onions. You've got me ready to cook, now!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you. Hugs to you and Mama. The best thing about cooking is yiu can change it to make it your own. ❤️😋

[@08Stella]

Goodness me, this looks DIVINE. I've never heard of cornbread dressing. Why is it a dressing? Looks more like Cornbread Pie. The best! It all looks doable and so so delicious. Fairly fast as well, not too fussy. Our gravy in the UK looks different though. Please, we need a Taste button somehow... this is torture.. He-he! ♡♡♡ xx..

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

I agree on taste button, at least smell-a-video. It is so good. Can't wait for the holidays ❤️

[@carmendelong5309]

I love your channel!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you so much. Loves and hugs ❤️

[@cdeleon6888]

I’ve never tried cornbread dressing before but this looks delicious. Wish I could be there to taste it.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

I wish you could be here as well. We'd have a great time. 😋❤️

[@cdeleon6888]

@@KarenJonesFoodFamily you are too kind

[@donnalindsey611]

😛

[@lettiegrant9447]

You must not be from the South. That's the way Southerners make their dressing. I didn't know you could make it any other way. But I'm sure it's just as tasty.😋

[@texasstardust6010]

Miss Karen .... that looks delicious, I've not seen this recipe before ! I know eggs in gravy are a personal preference, I don't use them. Lol. But that butter in the gravy adds that " silkyness" ,I'm all the butter, lol. Grandmother used it in almost anything she made. Love your shirts, I had not seen them until now, very nice . Thank you for sharing your time, and I will be making this dish, it's " cool weather Comfort Food " ! 🙏🏻🙂😊🍲

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Yes, eggs are personal preference. We like them but easy enough to leave out. I can't believe I forgot the butter in the gravy and if you've watched me you know how I am about the butter. ❤️

[@texasstardust6010]

@@KarenJonesFoodFamily ..Yessss ma'am... I do know how you are about the butter ! I am glad you took my comment ( about the butter ) in the way I intended.... light hearted and " lol, because I know how Miss Karen is about the butter!" 😊💛

[@donnalindsey611]

😋

[@janetcummings870]

That's how my Mama taught me to make gravy. I can tell you have just visited our mutual hair stylist! Your hair looks great!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you. I just love Wendy to no end. ❤️

[@debgersh5555]

That looks so good, think I'll run out and get the ingredients...😁

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Let me know if you make it. Yumm. ❤️

[@annamariegrabski1148]

I would love too sit at your table!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

We'd have so much fun ❤️

[@jason27swg]

Happy Thanksgiving. You know If you had 20 people and each brought a pan of dressing each would be different. I'm from south Georgia...married a gal from central Alabama my mother's people are from central Georgia. Both my grandmothes where excellent cooks. Their dressings were both good but different so years ago I thought of combining both aspects of their dressings into one. It was a hit some 20 years later I'm the one that makes the dressing. Today we will have 40 people to feed as we all come together so it has been a week in the making. I use a hen for the broth. Cornbread aka egg bread biscuits saltine crackers white bread onions butter salt pepper we are not sage and celery fans so I don't put that in ours but I do add cream of chicken and celery soups.. make it up the night before let it marinate in the fridge. Then add 6 raw eggs which makes it extra fluffy. It's cooking now and smells wonderful.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Now I'm starving. I can wait to eat. Thank you and the Happiest of Thanksgiving to you and your family ❤️

[@twistedcookinglady]

Looks so yummy, I need some of that!!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

You will like it 😉😋❤️

[@melissalee1531]

Granny always said add ingredients until it smells right , looks right and feels right . I taught my kids the same thing . I don’t add eggs to my gravy .

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

That's how I was taught. ❤️

[@hollish196]

Could you add a bit of cream or half-and-half to compensate for the lack of fat in the low-fat buttermilk? The low-fat is all I can find locally. I always have lard--from a local farm! I bet this would be wonderful all year long with some chicken and cranberries. Gravy is an art--that is all there is to it. An art learned by years of experience.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

My DIL Stephanie, who has been on several shows with me, says if you add 1 Tbsp melted butter per cup of milk it will bring up the fat content. I bet cranberries with the chicken would be delicious 😋 ❤️

[@lindagilbert6888]

Happy thanksgiving dear dear friend

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family ❤️

[@43misty]

Hello Karen, it's Karen Evong from Cape Breton Nova Scotia. This recipe looks so good it's another must try for me. I am unable to buy white Lilly flour here in Nova, Scotia Canada but will use what I have. Everything here is good and I hope it's the same for you all as well. I still have you all in my prayers God Bless.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank yiu so much my friend. Exactly, use what you have. It will still be delicious. How's your weather? We've been fairly cool the last couple of days and nights are cooler. But I love the temperatures cooler. Take care my friend. ❤️

[@43misty]

@@KarenJonesFoodFamily our weather is alot cooler, no snow yet thank God. I have started burning wood. It's so cosy warm.

[@tonid3268]

I don't see the link for the egg cooker, but the dressing looks wonderful!! I want to try it! Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you. The egg cooker is in amazon store. It is amazing. I bought my grandson one because he liked mine so much. He uses it all the time. 😋❤️ Https://www.amazon/shop/karenjonesfoodfamily

[@tonid3268]

@@KarenJonesFoodFamily Thank you so much!! ❤

[@donnalindsey611]

😋😍

[@donnalindsey611]

Making today 😛

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Let me know what you think 😋❤️

[@Somewhereintime22]

Looks delicious! Just needs a side of cranberry sauce

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Yes, and crazy me forgot to get some 😥😋❤️

[@debbiealtman4572]

Looks delicious. Never put eggs in the gravy

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

We love it. ❤️

[@edmywil]

Look good. I've never had homemade dressing. I've always had stove top. This doesn't look too difficult. I've been watching your last few videos. What is that black thing you have on your counter?

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

That is an oil lamp my son made for me out of a rock. ❤️

[@EasyCookingWithLindaB]

Hi sweetie, your excitement is precious! Never would have thought to use hard boil eggs in gravy BUT I will now, it looks delicious! We should have a dressing holiday because your cornbread and gravy looks amazing!!! ❤😊

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

I agree. Dressing holiday sounds good to me. Thank you ❤️

[@tinster01]

Ok you don't precooked your celery and onion does it get soft or does it still have a crunchy bite to it? I like my onions and celery super soft but if I could just mix in and it cook to soft I would skip that step.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

It gets them soft as I like. If you're wanting more softer then cook just a bit first. Great question thank you. 😊

[@margretkates1394]

Would you freeze before baking if making ahead?

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Yes. I freeze ahead then thaw and bake when I want it. ❤️

[@edmywil]

When you make this for Thanksgiving, do you use chicken or turkey?

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

I use chicken. ❤️😋

[@edmywil]

What kind of bowls are you using to eat out of?

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

They are like a salad bowl. I got them at Target. I love them for salads, soups or just small meals. ❤️

[@nanam5917]

Karen, I want to try this, but have you ever used turkey meat and broth instead of the chicken? I am curious if that would taste as good.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

I never have. I've always used chicken. I bet it would be good, different from the chicken, but good. 😊❤️😋

[@cathybrown8334]

The first 5 times I tried to make gravy, a total fail. Then it all clicked. Don’t be afraid to mess up, it’s all a learning process.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Absolutely. Some of the best dishes come from mess ups. 😉😋❤️

[@judycash9881]

What kind of knife are you using to chop the celery?

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

It's a Rada knife. I have a link for you if you are interested. Best knives you can buy. Last a lifetime and stay sharp longer. radakitchenstore.com/?rfsn=6926698.6c164b

[@judycash9881]

Thanks so much...that's what I need..a sharp knife

[@cinderella23queen37]

Gm, I'm new to your channel!!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Welcome to our family. I hope you enjoy our videos. ❤️

[@cinderella23queen37]

@@KarenJonesFoodFamily yes, thanks

[@deedeevee4254]

I'm saving up my money to buy a Turkey this year. I heard they are going to cost 70% more. Dressing looks really good! I will try cornbread this year. So tired of the bread dressing.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

I heard that as well. I mostly cook ham but my kids like turkey so I decided to cook one and it was amazing. That video will be out soon. 😋😉❤️

[@faigee3493]

I notice that you put the hard boiled eggs in the gravy I have never seen that before but I have seen some put hard boiled eggs in the dressing when they bake it like this I did that recipe a cup below holiday is ago and I loved it but I wasn't sure on the reasoning of it

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

I do it because that's what my mama and granny did and I like it. I've never put eggs in the dressing though but I put them in chicken and dumplings 😋

[@Geladass]

giblets are not eggs lol they are the liver, heart, gizzard, and neck of a chicken or other fowl, usually removed before the bird is cooked, and often used to make gravy, stuffing, or soup.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Yea, I know that. I like to add eggs.

[@shirleyallen5180]

You don't put eggs in your dressing?

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

I don't. My mama never did so I don't. I know ones who do and it's always great.

[@joyceeady38]

Where were the giblets? It's not giblet gravy without them.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

It's not. I call it thst but sometimes I use them and sometimes I don't. It's delicious either way 😋

[@nancyarchibald9095]

Eggs...oh goodness no. Aren't they TOO strong in flavors??

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Actually not. It really is delicious 😋