Cornbread Dressing with Ham

By á-5050

Country ham, cornbread, onions, celery and dried sweetened cranberries make this Thanksgiving or anytime Cornbread Dressing with Ham dish absolutely delicious!

Ingredients

• CORNBREAD DRESSING:
• 1 egg
• 1 1/3 cups milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups self-rising corn meal mix
• DRESSING:
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• Crumbled cornbread from above, about 6 cups
• 4 cups dry bread cubes, crumbled
• 1 cup cooked country ham, chopped
• 1 cup raisins, dried sweetened cranberries
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried sage leaves
• 1/2 pepper
• 4 cups chicken broth

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 40mins
Cooking time 180mins

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 450°F.

Grease 10 1/2-inch cast iron skillet. Place in oven to heat.

In large bowl, beat egg. Add remaining cornbread ingredients; mix well. (Batter should be creamy and pourable. If too thick, add more milk.) Pour into hot skillet. Bake at 450° F. for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and center is firm. Cool cornbread; crumble and set aside. Reduce heat to 375° F.

Grease 13 x 9-inch or other 3 quart baking dish.

In large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and celery; cook and stir until vegetables are tender. In large bowl, combine vegetable mixture and remaining dressing ingredients; toss gently to mix. Spoon into greased baking dish. Bake at 375° F. for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown.