Cajun Cornbread Dressing Recipe Emeril

CREOLE CORNBREAD STUFFING (EMERIL'S)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F Grease a 10x15-inch baking dish or two 9-inch square baking dishes with the butter.
• Combine the chicken stock, cream, milk, eggs and 1 tablespoons Essence in a large bowl and whisk to blend. Add the dried cornbread and stir to mix, breaking up the pieces with a wooden spoon. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, heat a large skillet or medium pot over high heat. Add the andouille and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
• Add the vegetable oil and reduce the heat to medium high. Add the onions, celery, bell peppers, remaining 2 teaspoons Essence, the salt, black pepper, and cayenne; stir to mix.
• Cook the vegetables, stirring occasionally, until very soft and golden, about 15 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and add to the cornbread mixture. Stir to mix well.
• Pour into the prepared baking dish(es) and bake until golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.
• Remove from the oven. Serve warm.

ANDOUILLE CORNBREAD STUFFING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet heat oil over high heat. Add the onion and Andouille, and saute for 1 minute. Add the green onions, celery, chopped bell pepper, and garlic, cook 1 minute. Then stir in the cornbread and stock, season with creole spice, salt and pepper, and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Fill the cavity of the whole peppers and place in a baking dish and bake for 25 minutes.