Sausage-Cornbread Dressing

Ingredients

• 2 cups cold water
• 6 cups cornbread crumbs
• 6 slices bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

Preparation

1. Place reserved giblets in saucepan with water; cover, and simmer 1 to 2 hours or until giblets are tender. Remove from broth, reserving 1 cup broth. Chop giblets; set aside.
2. Combine cornbread and bread cubes in a large mixing bowl; add water, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
3. Melt butter in a large skillet; add sausage, celery, and onion. Sauté 3 minutes. Cover, and cook an additional 30 minutes or until sausage is browned and vegetables are tender; stir frequently. Remove from heat; stir into bread mixture. Add reserved giblet broth and giblets, mixing well.