Ingredients

  • 1 stick unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
  • 1 pound andouille sausage, diced
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 5 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 3 to 3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 6 cups 1/2 -inch stale potato bread cubes (about 10 ounces)
  • 6 cups 1/2 -inch stale cornbread cubes (about 10 ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons fat from the turkey drippings (or butter)

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and butter a 3-quart baking dish.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the sausage and cook, stirring, until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate.
  • Melt the remaining 6 tablespoons butter in the skillet, then add the onion, celery, sage, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
  • Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add 3 cups broth and bring to a boil; remove from the heat.
  • Whisk the eggs and parsley in a large bowl.
  • Add the potato bread, cornbread, sausage and vegetable-broth mixture and stir until combined, adding up to 1/2 cup more broth if necessary.
  • Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Drizzle with the turkey drippings (or dot with butter).
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake 30 minutes, then uncover and bake until golden, about 35 more minutes.
  • Photograph by Ryan Dausch