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The Thanksgiving Recipe Timeline: Old-Fashioned Cornbread Dressing
Knowing what recipes may be prepared in advance truly makes special Thanksgiving meals more manageable. For a refresher on how the day may run smoothly, look to The Thanksgiving Dinner Meal Planning Guide which offers a step by step timeline of when recipes should be prepared for the big feast next week. However, many are unaware that preparations may begin now to keep the day running smoothly. Rebecca Gordon’s Buttermilk Lipstick Presents 45 Classic Thanksgiving Day Recipes & The Essential Meal Planning Guide features a step by step look at when recipes may be prepared weeks in advance. Old-Fashioned Cornbread Dressing may be prepared up to 3 weeks ahead of time & placed in the freezer. Simply thaw overnight in the refrigerator & bake as directed. Join me this morning on WBRC Fox 6 Good Day Alabama as I prepare this recipe offering pointers & a pre-planning & preparation Thanksgiving recipe timeline that’s designed to make your holiday meal run smoothly. Be sure to visit each day to learn tips regarding other traditional recipe favorites.
Old-Fashioned Cornbread Dressing
makes 12 servings
Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Cornbread
2 cups soft bread crumbs
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp poultry seasoning
3 Tbsp butter or clean bacon drippings
1 medium sweet onion, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup whole buttermilk
3 eggs, lightly beaten
Garnishes: Fresh parsley & ground pepper
Prepare the Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Cornbread as directed. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Crumble the cornbread into a very large bowl. Toss in the bread crumbs, the parsley & the poultry seasoning. Set aside. Melt the butter or bacon drippings in a medium non-stick skillet over Medium heat. Sauté the onion & the celery for 10 minutes or until softened. Add the vegetables to the cornbread mixture, tossing well to combine. Stir the broth, the buttermilk & the eggs into the cornbread mixture until well blended. Coat a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Pour the cornbread mixture into the dish. Bake 1 hour & 15 minutes or until the center is set. Garnish, if desired.
Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Cornbread
makes 8 servings
Authentic southern cornbread doesn’t have sugar in it & starts with an heirloom cast iron skillet, generally passed down from generation to generation. Since this may not always be possible, start your own family tradition. Cast iron skillets make wonderful gifts & be sure to accompany with my easy recipe.
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups plain yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp table salt
1 1/2 cups whole buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Dab a small amount of vegetable oil in the bottom & around the sides of a well-seasoned 8-inch cast iron skillet using a paper towel. Place the butter in the skillet & place in the oven for about 5 minutes or until the butter melts. Whisk together the cornmeal, the flour, the baking soda & the salt in a large bowl. Whisk in the buttermilk & the eggs just until blended. Remove the skillet from the oven. Whisk the melted butter into the cornmeal mixture. Pour the cornmeal mixture back into the hot cast iron skillet. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until set in the center. Loosen the edges with a small palate knife. Slice into wedges & serve with additional softened butter.
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How To Plan Your Thanksgiving Feast
Authentic cornbread dressing is prepared with a batch of homemade cornbread made with full fat buttermilk & baked in an heirloom cast iron skillet. Beyond that, it’s the additions that give it the attention it deserves when accompanied with a variety of expected, traditional Thanksgiving recipes. When building the flavor components of cornbread dressing, be mindful of the other entrees & side dishes that will accompany it on the plate. Old-Fashioned Cornbread Dressing offers a well-seasoned dish with faint notes of sage from the poultry seasoning. The texture– light & moist. Full fat buttermilk gives it just the right balance with a pleasing twang. Your best authentic southern-style cornbread is just a few effortless techniques away.
The Thanksgiving Recipe Timeline
A refined approach to this Thanksgiving classic sets the tone for exceptional holiday meals. Rich texture and simple accents are designed to complement a cornbread dressing of quality & once a skillet of Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Cornbread has been prepared, authentic dressing blends together quickly. Learn the basic fundamentals of preparing this holiday recipe classic ahead of time.
Old-Fashioned Cornbread Dressing
Homemade cornbread is a must for a cornbread dressing of quality but the good news is that it can be made in advance if you prefer to save a little time closer to the main gathering. Refrigerate the baked cornbread up to 2 days ahead of the preparations then crumble & proceed with the recipe as directed. Conversely, the cornbread can be prepared, cooled & placed in a zip-top bag & placed in the freezer for up to 2 weeks ahead of time. Simply thaw the cornbread overnight in the refrigerator before proceeding with the recipe as directed. Look for valuable pointers on how to prepare the Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Cornbread needed in order to prepare the recipe & expect it to yield about 6 cups of cornbread crumbs for the dressing preparation.
The Refrigeration Instructions
Prepare Old-Fashioned Cornbread Dressing as directed. Do not bake. Cover the casserole dish & refrigerate up to 2 days ahead of time. Let the dressing stand 30 minutes on the counter top before baking as directed. Use the bake time & temperature as your guide.
The Freezing Instructions
Prepare the recipe as directed. Do not bake. Cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap. Freeze up to 3 weeks. Thaw the casserole in the refrigerator over night. Let the dressing stand 30 minutes on the counter top before baking as directed. To check for doneness, insert a thermometer into the center of the dressing. It should register at least 165 °F. It should be set but moist. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator within 2 hours. Leftovers should be eaten or frozen within 3-4 days.
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