Add in onion, celery and carrots into the skillet and saute until tender, about 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove pan from heat and add to large mixing bowl. Crumble cornbread over top.

Cornbread and sausage stuffing is a compelling alternative to the usual bread-based dish. But the recipes we tried all called for store-bought cornbread, which had a fluffy texture that resulted in ...