Southern Corn Bread Dressing Squares - Healthy Thanksgiving

From CookingLight

Southern Corn Bread Dressing Squares
 

This savory corn bread dressing uses a clever trick that saves on fat while enhancing the flavor—instead of using all of the butter in the batter, we brush part of it over top during baking to create a golden brown crust. Pre-portioning squares before serving eliminates the worry of guests fighting over who gets the best piece.

 
Hands-on Time: 7 Mins
Total Time: 1 Hour 5 Mins
Yield: Serves 12 (serving size: 1/2 cup)
 

Ingredients (Organic)

  • 3 1/2 tablespoons melted butter, divided
  • 3 cups corn bread dressing mix or crumbled corn bread
  • 2 1/2 cups unsalted chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 cups toasted and crumbled day-old bread
  • 1 cup herb stuffing cubes
  • 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 4 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • Cooking spray

How to Make It

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°.

Step 2

Combine 2 1/2 tablespoons butter and next 12 ingredients (through yolk) in a large bowl, stirring to combine. (Mixture will be the consistency of cake batter or thick soup.)

Step 3

Transfer stuffing mixture to a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 30 minutes; brush with remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Bake an additional 15 minutes or until top and edges are browned.

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 196
  • Fat 10.8g
  • Sat fat 3.4g
    • Mono fat 5.1g
      • Poly fat 0.9g
  • Protein 5g
  • Carbohydrate 20g
  • Fiber 1g
  • Cholesterol 55mg
  • Iron 1mg
  • Sodium 343mg
  • Calcium 53mg