- For Corn Bread:
Combine corn meal mix, eggs, milk and oil. Pour into greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Bake in preheated hot oven(425° F.) for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
- For Dressing:
Crumble cooled corn bread into large bowl. Add sage, salt, pepper and pecans.
- Lightly saute onion and celery in butter. Add to corn bread. Add eggs and stock, stirring lightly to blend well. (Add more stock for more moist dressing.)
- Stuff into neck and body cavities of turkey. Truss, roast according to standard roasting directions. Place remaining stuffing in greased 1-1/2 quart casserole.
- Cook covered during last 45 to 60 minutes of roasting time.
Yield: For a 12 pound turkey
Variation:
Oyster Dressing: Omit pecans, chicken stock and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Add one 8 ounce can of oysters, drained and chopped. Add enough milk to the liquid from the oysters to make 1 cup. Add oysters with the vegetables; add milk mixture with the beaten eggs. |