8 Easy Thanksgiving Recipes That Won’t Break the Bank | Allrecipes

cornbread

🥗Healthier: whole grain cornbread

💰Cheaper: store-bought cornbread

Whole grain cornbread offers more fiber, while store-bought is often more economical.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be less expensive.

Prepare 2 boxes of Jiffy cornbread mix according to package instructions.

Allow cornbread to cool, then crumble into a large bowl.

Chop celery and onion, then sauté in a whole stick of butter until tender, adding salt to help soften.

Pour in 1 quart of chicken broth to the sautéed vegetables before adding eggs to avoid scrambling.

Add 2 beaten eggs to the mixture to lighten it up.

Mix in a tablespoon of sage and a tablespoon of thyme.

Crumble the prepared cornbread into the mixture.

Add stuffing mix for texture and flavor.

Crush one sleeve of saltine crackers and mix in for added saltiness.

Ensure the mixture is damp, then transfer to a greased casserole dish.

Cover and cook at 350°F for 30-35 minutes, then uncover for the last 20 minutes.

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