Celebrate the Holidays with Brenda Gantt’s Cornbread Recipes

Embrace the festive spirit with Brenda Gantt’s delightful cornbread dressing, a staple at many Thanksgiving and Christmas tables. Known for its moist texture and rich seasoning, this dish is a perennial favorite. Alongside, discover the unique Brenda Gantt cornbread salad recipe, offering a fresh take on traditional flavors.

Brenda Gantt’s Traditional Cornbread Dressing Recipe Cornbread Ingredients:

• 1 cup self-rising cornmeal
• 1/2 cup self-rising White Lily flour
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Dressing Ingredients:

• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
• 3 medium onions, chopped
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1.5 teaspoons dry sage
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 slices of day-old toast, crumbled
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 to 2.5 cups chicken broth or stock
• 2 tablespoons butter, sliced

Essential Equipment:

• Oven
• 9-inch cast iron pan

Preparation Steps:

1. Bake the Cornbread:
   • Preheat oven to 400°F.
   • Combine all cornbread ingredients in a bowl, pour into a greased cast iron pan, and bake for 20-25 minutes. Once done, crumble the cornbread into small pieces.
2. Prepare the Dressing:
   • In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onions and celery until soft.
   • Stir in sage, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper.
   • In a large bowl, mix the crumbled cornbread with toasted bread crumbs.
   • Whisk together milk and eggs, stir into the cornbread mixture along with 2 cups of chicken broth to achieve a very moist consistency. Add more broth if needed.
   • Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, top with butter slices, and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Brenda Gantt’s Cornbread Salad Recipe (additional recipe details not provided in the original text)

Serving Suggestions: Serve Brenda Gantt’s cornbread dressing warm with additional gravy or cranberry sauce for a true holiday feast. The cornbread salad, on the other hand, makes for a refreshing side that complements any main dish.