Traditional Cornbread Dressing Recipe

Name: Traditional Cornbread Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cornmeal; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs, beaten; 3 cups buttermilk; 2 tablespoons bacon drippings, melted or 2 tablespoons butter, can be substituted; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 margarine; 12 slices day-old stale bread, crumbled; 2 1/4 cups turkey broth or 2 1/4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup milk; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning (can be a mixture of sage, thyme, margarine, rosemary); 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
3 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons bacon drippings, melted or 2 tablespoons butter, can be substituted
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter or 2 margarine
12 slices day-old stale bread, crumbled
2 1/4 cups turkey broth or 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning (can be a mixture of sage, thyme, margarine, rosemary)
1/4 teaspoon pepper

1
Combine first 4 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; add 2 eggs, buttermilk, and bacon drippings, mixing well.
2
Place a well greased 10- inch cast iron skillet in a 450u00b0F oven for 4 minutes or until hot. Remove from oven; spoon batter into pan. Bake at 450u00b0F for 35 minutes or until browned ( this makes a version of what is called cornbread in the USA). Cool; crumble cornbread into a large bowl.
3
Saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Combine cornbread, sauteed vegetables, and remaining ingredients, mixing well; Spoon into a lightly greased 13x9x 2 inch baking pan. Bake at 450u00b0 F for 25 to 30 minutes.

1850

kcal

Calories

168

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups cornmeal, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 eggs, beaten, and more.

Yes, Traditional 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.

Traditional Cornbread Dressing

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