Sheet-Pan Cornbread Stuffing With Sage

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. 2
   Prepare the cornbread mix according to the instructions on the box (usually asks for an egg and 1/3 cup milk). Grease a muffin pan and, using an ice cream scoop, fill with cornbread batter. (Account for about 6 to 8 muffins.) Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
3. 3
   Place the sourdough cubes on a half sheet pan and bake alongside the muffins in the same oven, until dried out and slightly browned. Set aside to cool. (Alternatively, you could cube the bread and leave it out overnight in a single layer on a sheet pan to dry out.)
4. 4
   Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven, then saute the onion and celery until translucent. Add the sage, parsley, and remaining 2 cups milk, bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in the bread cubes and corn muffins, which you can just crumble in with your hands. Season with salt and pepper.
5. 5
   Transfer to a greased half sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil, and bake at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes. Garnish with fresh sage leaves.