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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Butter one 13x9 inch pan.
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Prepare the cornbread by combining the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and sugar; mix well.
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Mix together the 5 eggs, 6 tablespoons melted butter, and buttermilk.
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Add wet to dry ingredients and mix until no dry ingredients remain.
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Pour into prepared pan.
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Bake until top is browned and a toothpick comes out clean, about 55 minutes.
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Allow to cool completely.
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In a small bowl combine the 2 tablespoons salt with the white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, onion powder, oregano, thyme, basil, and bay leaves.
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In another bowl combine the minced onions, green onions, parsley, red or green peppers, chili peppers, and garlic.
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Melt 1 cup butter in a large fry pan.
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Add the spices and cook for a few minutes.
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Add the vegetables and cook about 5 minutes.
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Do not allow the vegetables to brown.
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Add the stock and hot pepper sauce.
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Stir and cook 5 minutes more.
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Crumble the cornbread into the skillet and mix.
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Add the evaporated milk and 7 eggs OFF THE HEAT.
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Make sure to stir well when adding the eggs.
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Return to low heat and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes.
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Remove the bay leaves.
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Place stuffing in a bowl and cover.
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Cool before stuffing turkey.