Old fashioned cornbread dressing

Old fashioned cornbread dressing

Ingredients/Components

• milk - 1 c
• butter or margarine - 2 Tbsp
• salt - 1 tsp
• buttermilk - 2 c
• eggs, beaten - 2 item
• baking powder - 2 tsp
• baking soda - 1 tsp
• cornmeal - 2 c
• pepper - 1/2 tsp
• chicken broth - 2 2
• medium onion, chopped - 1 item
• stalks celery, chopped - 3 item
• poultry seasoning - 1 tsp
• slices day old bread - 6 item
• bacon drippings, melted - 2 Tbsp

How to make old fashioned cornbread dressing:

Combine cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add 2 eggs, buttermilk and bacon drippings. Mix well. Place a well-greased 10-inch cast-iron skillet in oven at 450° for 4 to 5 minutes or until hot. Pour batter into skillet. Bake at 450° for 35 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool and crumble cornbread into large bowl.

Saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Combine cornbread, sauteed vegetables and remaining ingredients, mixing well. Spoon into a lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Bake at 450° for 25 to 30 minutes.

Recipe categories: Breads, Side dish, Stuffings Dressings.