1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 13x9-inch pan.
2Combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and sugar, and mix well.
3Whisk together 5 eggs, 6 tablespoons melted butter, and buttermilk. Add wet to dry ingredients, mixing just until incorporated. Pour into prepared pan.
4Bake in preheated oven until top is browned and a toothpick comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
5To Make Stuffing: In a small bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons salt with the white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, onion powder, oregano, thyme, basil, and bay leaves.
6In another bowl, combine the minced onions, green onions, parsley, red or green peppers, chili peppers, and garlic.
7Melt 1 cup butter in a large frying pan. Add the spices and cook for a few minutes. Add the vegetables and cook about 5 minutes. Do not allow the vegetables to brown. Add the stock and Tabasco. Stir and cook 5 minutes more. Crumble the cornbread into the skillet and mix; remove pan from heat.
8Whisk 7 eggs and evaporated milk; pour into stuffing mixture. Return to low heat and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes. Remove the bay leaves. Place stuffing in a bowl; cool before stuffing turkey.
Footnotes
Tip
Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.