2 c. white or yellow cornmeal
2 tbsp. bacon drippings or butter
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 egg
1 1/4 c. buttermilk

Grease pan with drippings or melted butter. Whisk together dry ingredients. Beat egg with buttermilk. Stir into dry ingredients and combine; some lumps may remain.

Bake in preheated 375°F oven for about 35 minutes or until golden around edges. Brush top with butter.

This may be cooled and left to air dry for several hours, then cut into cubes/shreds to make stuffing/dressing for Turkey or chicken. If this is the plan, you can add parsley, rosemary and/or thyme leaves directly to the batter before baking; about 1/2 tsp. each or more if using fresh.

Submitted by: CM