Mom’s Dressing from Cornbread!

★Ingredients

For the Cornbread:

2 cups cornmeal

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon baking powder

2 cups buttermilk

2 large eggs

1/4 cup vegetable oil

For the Dressing:

1 pan of cornbread (from above)

8 cups day-old bread, cubed (such as white or French bread)

2 cups finely chopped onion

2 cups finely chopped celery

1 cup unsalted butter

4 cups chicken broth (more if needed)

2 teaspoons dried sage

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

3 large eggs, beaten

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★Instructions

Cornbread:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and vegetable oil.
4. Combine: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Bake: Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch cast-iron skillet or baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool.

Dressing:

1. Prep Bread: Crumble the cooled cornbread into a large bowl. Add the cubed day-old bread.
2. Sauté Veggies: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery. Sauté until softened, about 10 minutes.
3. Combine Ingredients: Add the sautéed vegetables to the bowl with the bread. Stir in the sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
4. Add Broth: Gradually add the chicken broth, stirring until the mixture is moistened but not too wet. You might need more or less broth depending on the bread.
5. Add Eggs: Stir in the beaten eggs until well combined.
6. Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the dressing is cooked through.

Tips:

• For extra flavor, you can add cooked and crumbled sausage, chopped cooked chicken, or oysters.
• Adjust the seasonings according to your taste preference.
• If you prefer a more moist dressing, add more broth.

Enjoy!