Buttermilk cornbread for cornbread dressing is a delightful Southern dish that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion. This moist and flavorful cornbread has a tender crumb and a slightly sweet flavor that pairs well with the savory flavors of the dressing. Whether you're making a traditional cornbread dressing or a more modern version, this recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.
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GRANDMOTHER'S BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
This is my grandmother's cornbread recipe and it's the best - sweet and moist!
Provided by Bethany Weathersby
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Cornbread Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8 inch square pan.
- Melt butter in large skillet. Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Quickly add eggs and beat until well blended. Combine buttermilk with baking soda and stir into mixture in pan. Stir in cornmeal, flour, and salt until well blended and few lumps remain. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.3 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 317.8 mg, Sugar 16.6 g
BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD FOR CORNBREAD DRESSING
Buttermilk adds a creamy, slightly sweet flavor to this cornbread that's delicious on it's own or when tossed with garlic, herbs, and more to make our favorite Cornbread Dressing.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Yield Makes one 8-inch square
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan, and set aside. Whisk together cornmeal, salt, sugar, and baking powder in a medium bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter. Add this mixture to cornmeal mixture, and stir until well combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until golden and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before removing from pan.
BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD DRESSING
Makes 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Lightly spray a 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper; cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
- Crumble Buttermilk Cornbread into a large bowl. Stir in cooked vegetables, broth, eggs, pepper, and salt until well combined. Spoon into prepared pan.
- Bake until golden brown and center is set, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
- Preheat oven to 400°. Place shortening in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, and place skillet in oven until shortening is bubbly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs until smooth. Make a well in center of flour mixture; stir in buttermilk mixture just until combined. Carefully pour batter into hot skillet.
- Bake until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from skillet, and let cool completely.
THE BEST CORNBREAD DRESSING
Complete your Thanksgiving spread with our favorite cornbread dressing. To make it truly perfect, we opted to make the cornbread from scratch using stone-ground cornmeal, buttermilk and just the right amount of sugar. The result is a perfect base that's buttery and moist. Classic holiday flavors like onion and celery, plus fresh sage, thyme and parsley hit all the right notes.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 3h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- For the cornbread: preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish generously with nonstick cooking spray.
- Whisk the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a large bowl until combined.
- Put the butter in a 4-cup liquid measuring cup or a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals until completely melted, about 1 minute. Set aside to cool slightly, then whisk in the buttermilk, whole milk and eggs until smooth.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and stir until just combined with no lumps remaining. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish. Bake until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. (The cornbread can be made one day in advance. After cooling completely, wrap the pan tightly with plastic wrap and store at room temperature.)
- Lower the oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
- Once the cornbread is completely cool, run a small offset spatula around the edges of the pan, then invert it onto a cutting board and cut into 1-inch cubes. Transfer to 2 rimmed baking sheets and spread into an even layer. Bake, rotating the trays halfway through, until the cornbread cubes are crisp at the edges and almost completely dried out, about 40 minutes. Remove to a wire rack and let cool completely. (This step can be done up to 24 hours in advance. Store the cooled cornbread cubes in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag until ready to use.)
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish generously with butter.
- For the dressing: melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic, sage, thyme and poultry seasoning and cook until fragrant, 2 minutes more. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add the cornbread cubes, chicken broth and eggs to the bowl and toss gently until the vegetables are evenly dispersed and the bread is very moist (do not overwork or the cornbread will fall apart). Transfer to the prepared baking dish and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake until warmed through, about 30 minutes. Uncover, then return to the oven and bake until lightly browned and crisp at the edges, about 20 minutes more. Let sit for 10 minutes, then top with chopped parsley and serve.
CATHERINE'S CORNBREAD DRESSING
I've tried on quite a few occasions to "gussy up" my family's cornbread dressing recipe. All of the attempts have ended with subpar results and little to no fanfare, so I keep coming back to the classic. Of course the secret to this rich Southern side dish is the butter. But is that really a secret? This version yields an amazingly moist dressing just begging to be drenched in bourbon gravy.
Provided by Food Network
Time 2h15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the celery and onion until soft and translucent, 10 to 12 minutes.
- In a large bowl, add the celery, onion, cornbread, stuffing mix, and sage. Stir in the chicken stock and eggs and mix until completely combined. Season with a few grinds of black pepper. The mixture should be fairly soupy. Pour into a lightly greased 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until the dressing is set and golden brown, 45 minutes to an hour.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Grease a large cast-iron skillet and place in the oven to heat while mixing the batter.
- In a large bowl, mix the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and a few generous grinds of black pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter together until combined. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined (it's okay if it's a little lumpy). Pour the batter into the hot cast-iron skillet and bake until the top is golden brown, about 25 minutes.
- Immediately remove the cornbread from the skillet and allow to cool. The cornbread can be made up to 2 days in advance when using for the dressing. Store until needed, then crumble and follow instructions for the dressing.
- If enjoying the cornbread immediately (not for the dressing recipe), remove the cornbread from the oven, invert it onto a large plate, and then flip it once more so it is right side up. Slice into wedges and serve warm with lots of butter.
OVERNIGHT SOUTHERN CORNBREAD DRESSING
My family's longtime favorite. The dressing is best mixed the day before and refrigerated before baking.
Provided by MadisonMom
Time 10h55m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Stir together buttermilk and 2 eggs in a separate bowl; add to dry ingredients and stir until just moistened.
- Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a cast iron skillet over medium heat until hot. Pour cornbread batter into the skillet.
- Place skillet into the oven and bake until cornbread is golden brown, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool, 20 to 30 minutes. Turn oven off.
- Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add green onions and celery; saute until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Crumble cooled cornbread into a large roasting pan. Add onion-celery mixture, 1 can chicken broth, croutons, hard-boiled eggs, pepper, and sage. Cover and place in the refrigerator, 8 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Remove dressing from the refrigerator. Stir in remaining 4 eggs and 3 1/2 cans chicken broth.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 1 1/2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 159.7 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 1063.5 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
CORNBREAD FOR DRESSING
Make this cornbread for our Cornbread-and-Biscuit Dressing.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Yield Makes one 8-inch square (enough for 1 recipe of Cornbread-and-Biscuit Dressing)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking dish. Whisk together cornmeal, salt, sugar, and baking powder in a large bowl. Whisk together eggs, buttermilk, and butter in a medium bowl. Add egg mixture to cornmeal mixture, and stir to combine.
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish. Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cool slightly in dish on a wire rack. Run a knife around edges of dish to loosen, and invert onto rack to cool completely.
MOM'S BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
I never knew what packaged cornbread was as a child. It's so easy and great to have with dinner or to put in dressing. My dressing gets requested every holiday and it has to have this cornbread in it.
Provided by Stock Show Mom
Categories Quick Breads
Time 25m
Yield 1 pan, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°F
- Pour 1/2 the oil into a small (cast iron) skillet and let heat with oven.
- Mix dry ingredients.
- Add buttermilk, egg and remaining oil.
- Mix until lumps are gone. Remove skillet from hot oven and pour batter inches.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- ***If making a double batch, DO NOT increase egg amount, but double everything else.
QUICK BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD
The tattered recipe card for this cornbread proves it's been a family favorite for years. It's my daughter's top request. -Judy Sellgren, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugars, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour into a greased 9-in. round or square baking pan (pan will be full). , Bake at 425° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
GRANDMA'S CORNBREAD DRESSING
Growing up, we didn't have turkey. We had chicken, chopped and baked in my grandmother's dressing. Now we leave out the chicken and keep the cornbread dressing. -Suzanne Mohme, Bastrop, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs and buttermilk. Pour oil into an 8-in. ovenproof skillet; place skillet in oven 4 minutes., Meanwhile, add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture; stir just until moistened., Carefully tilt and rotate skillet to coat bottom with oil; add batter. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., Reduce oven setting to 350°. For dressing, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat. Coarsely crumble cornbread into skillet; toss to combine. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, condensed soup and seasonings; stir into bread mixture. Stir in broth., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 45-55 minutes or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 969mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh cornmeal for the best flavor. Fresh cornmeal has a sweeter, more delicate flavor than older cornmeal.
- Buttermilk adds a tangy flavor to the cornbread. If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk.
- Be sure to grease the baking pan before adding the batter. This will prevent the cornbread from sticking to the pan.
- Bake the cornbread at a high temperature for a short amount of time. This will give the cornbread a crispy crust and a moist interior.
- Let the cornbread cool slightly before cutting it. This will help to prevent it from crumbling.
Conclusion:
Buttermilk cornbread is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. It is also a great addition to cornbread dressing, a classic Southern dish that is served at Thanksgiving and Christmas. With its slightly sweet and tangy flavor, buttermilk cornbread is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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