Cornbread Dressing With Gravy

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Gravy:

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup milk
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

• 20 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine cornmeal and buttermilk. Let stand for 10 minutes.
3. Stir in green bell pepper, red onion, cheddar cheese, pecans, raisins, melted butter, egg, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
5. Bake for 30 minutes, or until set and golden brown.
6. While the dressing is baking, prepare the gravy. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
7. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
8. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk.
9. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
10. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
11. Serve dressing hot with gravy.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Protein: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and flavorful cornbread dressing
• Rich and creamy gravy
• Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner
• Can be made ahead of time and reheated

User Comments:

• "This cornbread dressing is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the gravy is to die for."
• "I made this dressing for my family's Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!"
• "This is the best cornbread dressing recipe I've ever tried. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use buttermilk for this recipe, as it will help to make the dressing moist and flavorful.
• If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk.
• If you don't have pecans, you can substitute walnuts or almonds.
• This dressing can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven or microwave.