Old Fashioned Cornbread Dressing

18 ingredients
3 steps

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

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl; add 2 eggs, buttermilk, and melted bacon drippings, stir well.
  2. 2
    Place a well greased 10-inch cast iron skillet in a 450°F 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. 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 350°F for 25-30 minutes.

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