Cajun Cornbread Dressing

Ingredients:

SEASONING MIX:

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons white pepper
• 1 teaspoon red peppers
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme

DRESSING:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup chopped onions
• 3/4 cup chopped green peppers
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 lb. Andouille sausages,chopped
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
• 5 cups crumbled buttermilk cornbread
• 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
• 3 eggs
  

Directions:

SEASONING MIX:

1. Combine thoroughly, set aside.

DRESSING:

1. In large sauce pan, melt butter.
2. Add onions, bell pepper, celery, garlic and bay leaves; cook over high heat about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Add seasoning mix and continue cooking 5 more minutes.
4. Stir in sausage, chicken broth and Tabasco.
5. Cook 5 minutes.
6. Turn off heat.
7. Add cornbread, milk and eggs.
8. Spoon into a greased baking dish.
9. Bake at 350 degrees until brown on top, about 40 minutes.