Cornbread Dressing (Stuffing) Recipe

While stuffing is a must for turkey and hollidays, this is a great recipe to make for a side dish anytime








Ingredients
2 cups self-rising cornmeal (if you do not have self-rising, add 1 tablespoon baking powder)
2 eggs beaten
2 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons bacon drippings, melted
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
12 slices day old bread, crumbled
2 cups turkey or chicken broth
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions
1. Combine cornmeal, 2 eggs, buttermilk, and melted bacon drippings, stirring well.
2. Place a well-greased 10-inch cast iron skillet in a 450 degree oven for 4 minutes or until hot. Remove skillet from oven; spoon batter into skillet. Bake at 450 for 35 minutes or until cornbread is lightly browned. Cool; crumble cornbread into a large bowl.
3. Place celery and onion in a frying pan and cook until tender. Add cooked celery and onion, with all remaining ingredients, to crumbled cornbread, stirring well.
4. Spoon dressing into a lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes.
Serves 8.