Cornbread Dressing

And a family/internet recipe for a traditional cornbread dressing. Turned out very yummy, if do say so myself.

• 2 C flour
• 2 C cornmeal
• 2 T baking powder
• 1 t salt
• 4 eggs
• 2 C milk or water
• 1/2 C oil

• 1/4 - 1/2 C butter (1/2 - 1 stick)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 t dried thyme
• 1/4 t dried basil
• 1/2 t dried oregano
• 1 T dried sage
• 1-2 t salt,
• 1/2-1 t ground black pepper
• 3-4 C chicken broth

• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1-2 C milk
• 2-3 eggs, boiled & chopped

1. Stir together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, & salt.
2. In separate bowl beat eggs, milk & oil together.
3. Add to flour mixture.
4. Stir just until smooth.
5. Bake at 200* for 30-35 mins.
6. Allow to cool.

7. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and saute onion, celery, green pepper and garlic.
8. When onions are tender stir in thyme, basil, oregano, sage, salt, pepper, cayenne and broth.
9. Bring to a boil and then remove from heat.
10. Preheat oven to 350*.
11. Grease deep-sided 9x13” pan or 9x13” and 8x8’ pans.
12. Crumble cornbread into large bowl.
13. Pour broth mixture, beaten eggs, milk and chopped boiled eggs over cornbread crumbs.
14. Mix well.
15. Place in prepared dishes.
16. Bake (at 350*) for 30 mins.

- I usually bake the cornbread the day before.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Grandmas-Corn-Bread-Dressing/Detail.aspx
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Cornbread-Stuffing-Southern-Style/Detail.aspx