Cajun Cornbread Dressing

Submitted by ImNotHere

"A different kind of dressing..Cajun style! I like to make along with Cornish hens."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 18
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• SEASONING MIX

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons white pepper
• 1 teaspoon red pepper
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme

• DRESSING

• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter
• 3⁄4 cup chopped onion
• 3⁄4 cup chopped green pepper
• 1⁄2 cup chopped celery
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 lb andouille sausage, chopped
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
• 5 cups crumbled buttermilk cornbread
• 1 1⁄2 cups evaporated milk
• 3 eggs

directions

1. SEASONING MIX: Combine thoroughly, set aside.
2. In large sauce pan, melt butter.
3. Add onions, bell pepper, celery, garlic and bay leaves; cook over high heat about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. Add seasoning mix and continue cooking 5 more minutes.
5. Stir in sausage, chicken broth and Tabasco.
6. Cook 5 minutes.
7. Turn off heat.
8. Add cornbread, milk and eggs.
9. Spoon into a greased baking dish.
10. Bake at 350°F until brown on top, about 40 minutes.

Reviews

[Biana929]

I made this for a potluck gathering and it was a hit. It was moist with a very nice touch of spice. This will now be a part of my holiday menu for as long as I'm cooking.