Cornbread and Grits Dressing

heirloom cornmeal and grits

Recipe Author: Conne Ward Cameron

This recipe comes courtesy of Moore Farms and Friends. Add a half pound of cooked crumbled sausage for a real treat (for the meat lovers in your crowd).

Ingredients:

3 1/2 cups crumbled cornbread 2 1/2 cups crumbled biscuits or diced bread 2 cups prepared grits 1/2 cup each finely chopped onion and celery, lightly sautéed 1 teaspoon dried sage 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1/2 cup butter, melted Salt and pepper 3 eggs

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.

In a large bowl, mix cornbread, biscuits/bread, grits, onion, celery and sage. Add broth and melted butter and stir to combine. Taste for seasoning. Then stir in 3 eggs. Pour into prepared baking dish. Bake 1 hour or until browned and center has set.