Old Fashioned Cornbread Dressing Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned Cornbread Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 cups cornmeal; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 cups buttermilk; 2 tablespoons bacon drippings, melted; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/3 cup butter, melted; 12 slices day old bread, crumbled; 2 - 2 1/2 cups turkey broth or 2 -2 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup milk; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons bacon drippings, melted
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 cup butter, melted
12 slices day old bread, crumbled
2 - 2 1/2 cups turkey broth or 2 -2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper

1
Combine cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl; add 2 eggs, buttermilk, and melted bacon drippings, stir well.
2
Place a well greased 10-inch cast iron skillet in a 450u00b0F oven for 4 minutes or until hot. Remove skillet from oven, spoon batter into skillet. Bake at 450F for 35 minutes or until cornbread is lightly browned. Cool; crumble cornbread into a large bowl.
3
Saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Add sauteed vegetables and remaining ingredients to crumbled cornbread, stirring well. Spoon dressing into a lightly greased 13x9 inch pan. Bake at 350u00b0F for 25-30 minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups cornmeal, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned Cornbread Dressing falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Old Fashioned Cornbread Dressing

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