Browned Butter-Rosemary Cornbread Dressing
 
 
Makes 10 to 12 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 large sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 3 cups whole buttermilk
  • 5 large eggs, divided
  • 3 cups plain yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 cups sliced celery
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 1½ tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
  • Garnish: fresh rosemary
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425°.
  2. In a 12-inch cast-iron skillet, melt ¾ cup butter over medium heat. Add rosemary sprigs; cook until butter starts to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Discard rosemary; pour butter into a medium bowl. Whisk in buttermilk; whisk in 3 eggs, one at a time. Place skillet in oven to preheat.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, 2 teaspoons salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Stir buttermilk mixture into cornmeal mixture just until combined. Carefully spread batter into hot skillet.
  4. Bake until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove cornbread from pan, and let cool completely on a wire rack. Reduce oven to 375°. Wipe skillet clean.
  5. In same skillet, melt remaining ¼ cup butter over medium-high heat. Add celery, onion, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  6. In a large bowl, break cornbread into 1-to 2-inch pieces. Stir vegetable mixture, minced rosemary, poultry seasoning, pepper, and remaining 2 teaspoons salt into cornbread.
  7. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup broth and remaining 2 eggs; gently stir into cornbread mixture just until bread mixture is moistened. Gradually stir in remaining chicken broth as needed until mixture is moistened but not wet. Spoon cornbread mixture into skillet.
  8. Bake until top is golden brown and dressing is firm to the touch, 45 to 50 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with rosemary, if desired.
Notes
The cornbread can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container.
Recipe by Southern Cast Iron at https://southerncastiron.com/browned-butter-rosemary-cornbread-dressing/