INGREDIENTS
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12cups cornbread broken into 1-inch pieces (include crumbs), spread in even layer on 2 baking sheets, and dried in 250-degree oven 50 to 60 minutes
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3cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium chicken broth
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2cups half-and-half
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2 large eggs, beaten lightly
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8tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), plus extra for baking dish
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1 1/2pounds bulk pork sausage, broken into 1-inch pieces
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3 medium onions, chopped fine (about 3 cups)
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3ribs celery, chopped fine (about 1 1/2 cups)
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2tablespoons minced fresh thyme leaves
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2tablespoons minced fresh sage leaves
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3cloves garlic, minced
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1tablespoon kosher salt
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2teaspoons ground black pepper