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Cooking & Baking

Mark.b2

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14. One other thing....about the cornbread...

Reply to Mark.b2 (Reply #12)

Sat Nov 15, 2025, 08:49 PM

Nov 15

Make homemade cornbread in a black iron skillet the day before.

Jiffy cornbread has its place. But, it’s not in this recipe!

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I'll be cooking Thanksgiving dinner for myself as usual and would like to make cornbread dressing but... [View all] wcmagumba Nov 15 OP

Most grocery store bakeries sell premade cornbread. rsdsharp Nov 15 #1

Thanks, didn't know that... wcmagumba Nov 15 #6

I saw loaves of cornbread at markodochartaigh Nov 15 #9

A 9 x 9 inch pan of corn bread was. Selling for $5 at local grocery. Trueblue Texan Nov 15 #26

My comment was based on the OP saying that making cornbread from scratch exceeded his cooking skills. rsdsharp Nov 15 #27

Here's the one I always do The Blue Flower Nov 15 #2

I might try that. Thanks wcmagumba Nov 15 #7

This is almost a great recipe, and it not that hard... Mark.b2 Nov 15 #12

One other thing....about the cornbread... Mark.b2 Nov 15 #14

Nothing like a Thanksgiving turkey sandwich! nt Phoenix61 Nov 16 #28

Lots of ideas on the internet for zhuzhing up Stove Top dressing. That's about my speed. tanyev Nov 15 #3

Sounds tasty...thank-you.... wcmagumba Nov 15 #8

Items will include: wcmagumba Nov 15 #4

sounds good, send out invites! Shellback Squid Nov 15 #16

I'm making this: marble falls Nov 15 #5

Call me a heathen, flying rabbit Nov 15 #10

happy thanksgiving... "heathen!" orleans Nov 15 #13

Yes! flying rabbit Nov 15 #19

tanks! orleans Nov 15 #21

Me, too. The cornbread is the best and I've used it to make crab cakes. Real easy for just one Deuxcents Nov 15 #20

Me too!😀 Phoenix61 Nov 16 #29

I use Martha White (also marketed as White Lily) white cornmeal cornbread mix yellowdogintexas Nov 15 #11

Seems as if I couldn't get the mustard to mayo mix just right for the deviled eggs... wcmagumba Nov 15 #18

Are their goups in your area that hosts Thanksgiving to strangers or just single people? Shellback Squid Nov 15 #15

The Senior Center about 150 ft from my door has a meals on wheels program with something a few days before... wcmagumba Nov 15 #24

it's tough but call again, the head of operations must be overwhelmed, check with an assistant Shellback Squid Nov 16 #31

Naw, I'll continue being ok...I'm managing on my fixed retirement SS income, just have to watch my budget... wcmagumba Nov 16 #32

Get a box of Jiffy corn muffin mix. It's in the baking section of your grocery store. Scrivener7 Nov 15 #17

I'll second that Bayard Nov 15 #23

Whoa! That sounds great! One of my guests is bringing the stuffing, but I'm going to try that Scrivener7 Nov 16 #33

Dress it up PikaBlue Nov 15 #22

Ok try adding half of a can of cream of chicken soup to that... Trueblue Texan Nov 15 #25

Lots of good suggestions here. Stovetop, or your store's house brand niyad Nov 16 #30

If budget is an issue, it's still worthwhile to cook a turkey if you can. Around Scrivener7 Nov 16 #34

a cookbook that is my bible- mopinko Nov 16 #35

hi! Fancy you wanting a cornbread stuffing recipe! justaprogressive Nov 16 #36