Momma's Corn Bread Stuffing

Good Afternoon All!  I have been meaning to blog about my mom's Corn Bread Stuffing for some time now but always forget to take pictures.  I remember when I tried her recipe for the first time about 8 years ago for Thanksgiving.  I called her probably a thousand times to make sure I was doing it correctly.  LOL!  See, my mom just eye ball her ingredients which made it harder on me.  She never have the exact measurements to any of the things she cooks.  I guess that's where I get it from because it took me some time to re-do a lot of my dishes so that I can share the exact measurements with you guys.  It sure isn't easy to do I tell ya that.  I don't even like stuffing and neither does my girls so I only make this during the holidays when I have friends and family over.

Below is the list of ingredients that I use and of course I added my own twist to my mom's recipe.  It wouldn't be me if I didn't!  I promise to come back and update this blog with pictures and measures that next time I make it.  I have not mastered my mom's stuffing yet but I am working on it. LOL!  Don't get me wrong, each time I've made it everyone enjoyed it.  So I must be doing something right huh?  


Mom’s Corn Bread Stuffing My Way....

Ingredients:

Corn bread mix
Corn Meal
Chicken gizzards
Chicken necks
Hot and spicy ground sausages
Eggs
Onions, finely chopped
Green and red peppers, finely chopped
Celery, finely chopped
Sage (half and half)
Smoked paprika (half and half)
Butter
Sugar
Poultry seasoning (half and half)
Red pepper flakes (half and half)
Garlic powder
Salt and Pepper (half and half)

Preheat oven at 400 F.

Cook chicken necks and gizzards with onions, red and green peppers and all other ingredients in a pot except for celery, sugar, butter, sausage, egg and corn meal.

Save some of the chopped peppers and onions for later use. (If you use Jiffy corn bread mix, prepare following box instructions and set aside.)

Fry up the sausage in a pan and set aside.

Once gizzards and necks are tender (where you can just strip the meat from the bones), *save the juices*; in a large bowl, combine gizzards (finely chopped), chicken necks (discharged bones), sausage, onions, peppers, celery, eggs, the rest of the seasoning and all other ingredients and mix well.

Pour mixture into a baking dish and place cubes of butter on the top of mixture; bake at 350 degrees in the oven.

Enjoy!

Jill's Comfort Zone

NYC Vacation 2012

Hello Followers!!!  I've been gone for way too long!  Well I'm back and have so much to share with you guys.  2012 has been ruff for me but I thank God for continuing to Bless me with the ups and downs so that I can move on.  First let me start with the fact that I've decided to go back to school to finish up my Bachelors Degree in Legal Studies a few months ago.  I'm on the right path yet still have some obstacles to get through.  Dealing with a testy teen, a curious 10 year old, school work and other things has slowed me down from blogging but I'm going to try to squeeze in some me time.  Although I cook daily but coming here to tell you guys about our delicious meals has been a big challenge.  When I come here I feel at ease and stress free.  I enjoy sharing all my adventures, recipes and cooking challenges with you.  Well I'm gonna work on being more consistent.  Any how, I'm Blessed to be here! 

 

 On our way to NYC!!!

I had a wonderful Summer ending seeing all my old school friends and family!  Oh what a wonderful treat!  Met with some old friends and their family at BBQ's for lunch!  We had a blast talking about our old school adventures!  Thanks everyone for coming out to join my family and I!  Pictures of us below....

 

 As soon as I stepped off the subway, my childhood friends was there to greet us!  And my vacation begins...

Day #1 in NYC...heading to BBQ's to have lunch with some great friends and family!

August 28, 2012 (Happy Birthday to my lil diva, Sabrina!!!)

Thanks for joining us for lunch guys!  My H.S. and childhood friends!

 Another Childhood friend join us at BBQ's for lunch!  We grew up in 

Vandyke Housing together in Brooklyn, NY!

 My foodie buddy stopped by BBQ's as well!  I love this woman right here! 

 

 

 Later on that evening at Old Timers Day  (R.I.P. Joko!)!!! It truly was great seeing all of my friends!!! 

My best friend and god sister with my lovely nieces!

 Love you sis! 

 

Friends for 25+ years!

Jazzie and I visited my childhood amusement park, Coney Island, that I haven't been to in over 15 + years!  I finally got my famous fried frog legs which was DELISH!!!!  Oh man, I could use a few right now! 

 

My favorite ride of all....Polar Express!

 

 The ending to my Summer was a blast!

Jill's Comfort Zone