Ukrainian Bukovinian Nachynka (cornmeal Dressing) 2

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons bacon drippings
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3 1/2 cups milk, scalded
• 3 eggs, well-beaten
• 1/2 cup light cream

Recipe

• fry bacon until crisp.
• add onion and saute.
• remove bacon and onion.
• bacon drippings can be used instead of butter.
• on low heat, gently stir in the cornmeal and stir so it is coated.
• add salt, pepper, and sugar.
• scald milk and add it gradually, stirring constantly, until bubbly and all the milk is gone.
• simmer until thickened.
• remove from heat and add eggs, cream, bacon pieces, and onion.
• fold gently.
• pour into 2 quart casserole and bake uncovered in oven for 1 hour at 350 degrees f.