Southern Chicken and Dressing Classic Southern Chicken and Cornbread Dressing Bake Ingredients: 1 (9x13-inch) pan of prepared cornbread, crumbled 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 large onion, chopped 3 celery stalks, chopped 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon dried sage Salt and pepper to taste 2 large eggs, beaten 3–4 cups chicken broth (more if needed) Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish Directions: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add chopped onion and celery; sauté until soft and translucent, about 8–10 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, combine the crumbled cornbread, sautéed vegetables, shredded chicken, poultry seasoning, sage, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly. Stir in the beaten eggs and 3 cups of chicken broth, mixing well. Add more broth if needed to reach a moist, but not soggy, consistency. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crispy on the edges. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Prep Time: 25 minutes | Cooking Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Kcal: Approximately 390 kcal per serving | Servings: 8 servings #southerncooking #chickenanddressing #cornbreaddressing #comfortfood #thanksgivingdinner #holidaybaking #familyrecipes #southerndishes #homemadegoodness #southerncomfortfood #classicrecipes #chickenrecipes #savorybakes #soulfood #downhomecooking #southernkitchen #bakedchicken #heritagerecipes #southernliving #holidayfavorites Nothing says comfort like Southern Chicken and Dressing 😋🍗 Fluffy cornbread, juicy chicken, and herbs baked to golden perfection!

Homemade Pecan Sandies Buttery Pecan Sand Cookies: Classic Homemade Sandies Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup finely chopped pecans 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped pecans. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or your palm. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: Approximately 160 kcal per cookie | Servings: 24 cookies #pecansandies #homemadecookies #pecancookies #buttercookies #classicdesserts #cookiebaking #holidaycookies #snacktime #dessertlover #bakingfun #easybaking #sweettooth #cookieideas #foodblogger #crumblycookies #holidaybaking #pecanrecipes #cookielove #sweetrecipes #bakingfromscratch 🥜🍪 These Homemade Pecan Sandies are buttery, crumbly, and packed with toasted pecans — the perfect treat for any occasion!