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Cornbread Dressing

cornbread stuff in a casserole dish
Makes: 8 Servings

Some families call this "dressing" while others call it "stuffing." Whatever your family prefers, there's no denying that cornbread, broth, and savory herbs come together beautifully in this traditional dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 celery stalk
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, low-sodium
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups crumbled cornbread
  • 1/2 cup egg substitute
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Lightly spray an 8-inch square baking pan with vegetable oil spray.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the green onions and celery for 4 to 5 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the broth, sage, and pepper.
  4. Put the cornbread in a large bowl. Stir in the vegetable mixture, egg substitute, and pecans (the mixture will be moist). Transfer to the baking pan.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown on top. Transfer to a serving bowl.

Notes

For quick and easy cornbread for this recipe, select a cornbread mix with the lowest amounts of saturated fat, trans fat, and sodium available. Prepare using the package directions, substituting fat-free milk for whole milk and egg substitute for the egg. Omit any butter, margarine, oil, sugar, or salt called for. Bake according to the package directions. Let cool. Crumble 4 cups for the cornbread with your fingers and use as directed in the recipe.

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Source:

Power to End Stroke: 46 Healthy Soul Food Recipes Cookbook
American Heart Association

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 serving, 1/8 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 173
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 17 mg
Sodium 264 mg
Carbohydrates 21 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 6 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 114 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 182 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 173
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 17 mg
Carbohydrates 21 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 6 g
Minerals
Calcium 114 mg
Potassium 182 mg
Sodium 264 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 18 mg
Phosphorus 108 mg
Selenium 11 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 26 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.2 mcg
Vitamin C 2 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 23 mcg
Folate 54 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 18 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1 1/2 ounces
Protein Foods 1/2 ounces